We welcomed the Queen Mother and Princess Diana and there was plenty more going on as well.
Young trainees were pictured after reaching the final of a competition while Redwell Comprehensive students were pictured after making a difference to leisure activities in the area.
A fundraiser in a South Shields nightclub was also pictured but in which year?
Can you guess the answer before that final clue when we will reveal the year? Take a look and see how you do.
Want another challenge?
See if you can guess the year all these photos were taken.

9. One for the Sunderland fans
Clive Walker pictured after scoring one of his two goals for Sunderland in a Milk Cup tie in this year. Does this give away the year? Photo: Sunderland Echo

10. Did you get it right?
Did you guess the year? It was 1985 and we would love your memories of South Tyneside back then? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg

