But we want your memories of life closer to home in 1986.
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 Shields Gazette archive collection of photo memories.
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1. Lots of faces from the 80s
Memories from 35 years ago. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: sg
2. Engrossed in a good book
Boldon Comprehensive School students were holding a sponsored read in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Research in November 1986. Are you pictured? Photo: sg
3. Cleaning up in the drill hall
St Cuthberts Cubs were polishing boots at Dykelands Drill Hall in April 1986. Who are the Cubs in the picture? Photo: sg
4. The latest addition
Fishmonger Pete Mackay of Pete's fresh fish shop in Dean Road with one of the latest imports - squid rings in September 1986. Photo: sg