We watched John Travolta’s dance moves, marvelled at Star Wars and loved the sounds of David Soul and Abba. But what was happening closer to home in 1977 while all that happened on the stage and screen?
It was an era of cheap petrol, flares, and a chance to get an aquatone at the Temple Park Leisure Centre.
The town hall bells got a spruce-up and the South Shields Squadronnaires were on the march.
And to prove it, we got it all on camera. Take a look and re-live the memories.

9. A big day at North Road Infants School
Children of North Road Infants School, Boldon Colliery celebrated their school's centenary in October 1977. Were you there at the time? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

10. Finalists in Westoe
Finalists in the 1977 Westoe Lawn Tennis Club's Junior Championship for boys and girls. They are, left to right: Sheila Robinson, Mark Frazer, Michael Bannon and Sally Burnside | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

11. A visit to Reyrolle's
Visitors at Reyrolle's Newtown Works open day being shown part of the production process. Are you pictured? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette