It’s the era when you might have enjoyed London’s Burning and Lovejoy on television.
But we want your memories of life closer to home in the year we are spotlighting in our latest retro feature.
It is 1986 and to jog your memory, here are some reminders of Bedewell Junior School, Boldon Comprehensive, Dykelands Drill Hall and Cleadon Village Drama Group.
There’s much more as well but the only way to find out is by browsing through our archive collection of photos.
9. On the green
Gary and Glenn Mitchell, of Cleadon Park, who competed in the Gazette Pairs Cup in bowls in 1986. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: sg
10. Share your memories
Did you recognise anyone in our Shields Gazette archive collection? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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