We are talking about 2005 and we have 9 retro South Tyneside photos for you to enjoy.
Maybe you can recognise a familiar face in the South Shields cricket team line-up, or the winning Whiteleas Madrid side.
Perhaps you know someone on parade in the Catherine Cookson Festival.
Take a like at these Shields Gazette archive photos and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. A farewell in the rain
The Tall Ships were pictured leaving the Tyne in 2005, but were you there to see them off? Photo: IB | SG
2. All dressed up
These people were all dressed up for the Hebburn Festival. Were you in the picture? | SG
3. Saying goodbye
Did you watch the Tall Ships leave the Tyne as part of the 2005 races? Photo: CL | SG
4. Plenty of cup final drama
It's the Monkton Football Cup final and Hetton Under-11 Boys are taking on Whiteleas Madrid (in the black and white). Remember this? Photo: IB | SG