In 1985 did you go to La Strada or Ruperts? Did you watch as the Ark Royal left the Tyne?
We have all this and more in a feature on the area in 1985.
How many of these scenes do you remember? Take a look and tell us more.
5. Choir memories
Members of South Shields Amateur Operatic Society presented an hour of family carols at St Paul and St John's United Reformed Church in aid of a cause called "Heart Call". Were you pictured taking part? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. A rainy day at the beach
He had his football, and a bucket and spade, so Kenneth Rickenton didn't mind the miserable South Shields weather in August 1985. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Start of the race
The South Tyneside raft race in 1985. Did you take part? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Pictured in Boldon
Claire Iley, 4, of Boldon Community Association Playgroup was studying her entry in the South Tyneside Playgroups' painting exhibition in the Central Library when our photographer got this lovely photo. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette