It’s the era when you might have enjoyed London’s Burning and Lovejoy on television.
But we want your memories of life closer to home in the year we are spotlighting in our latest retro feature.
It is 1986 and 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 archive collection of photos.
5. Bouncing back to February 1986
Young gymnasts in South Tyneside 37 years ago. Do you recognise them? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
6. On stage
Cleadon Village Drama Group production of The Gingerbread Man in December 1986. Paul Rochester was pictured getting to grips with the Traffic Warden, Tony Chapman. Photo: sg | SG
7. 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 | SG
8. 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 | SG