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.

9. Brilliant in Boldon
Were you a part of the Boldon CA team when this 2005 photo was taken? Photo: TR | SG

10. Taking time to watch Tommy
Watching Tommy the Trumpeter on show 18 years ago. Are you in the picture? Photo: CL | SG

11. Watching from the roadside
The South Shields March of Witness in 2005. How many memories does this bring back? Photo: IB | SG

12. A team line-up
The South Shields cricket team pictured 16 years ago. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: IB | SG