Here are 9 photos you might remember if you lived in the borough between 1986 and 1989.
It’s the era of Roseanne and the Wonder Years on TV and Tiffany in the charts.
Back in the borough, we had scenes from Bents Park, South Shields Cricket Club and Simonside Junior Mixed School.
Read on if you want to find out more

9. So artistic in Simonside
Pupils from Simonside Junior Mixed Infant School with their end of term artwork in July 1989. Photo: Shields Gazette

10. We want your memories
Who have you spotted in our nostalgic collection of photos? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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