We know because we have all of these South Tyneside scenes to remind you of life 35 years ago.
After all, where else would you get 17 memories of lollipop sucking for charity, picnic time in West Park, dodgems at the fun fair and funny footwear at the Town Hall? We have it all courtesy of the Shields Gazette archives.
In case you missed it, why not catch up on all of these South Tyneside retro features.
5. Fundraising at Harton Infants
Class 8 of Harton Infants School had every reason to look cheerful. They raised £500 towards the cost of a Jumbulance in 1990. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. School Street playground memories
What wonderful fun they were having with hula hoops at School Street, Hebburn where a new play centre was opened in 1990. Remember this? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Picnic time in West Park
The Tyne Dock Salvation Army Mothers and Toddlers Group organised a Teddy Bears’ picnic in West Park in the summer of 1990. Are you in the picture? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Les puts on a great show
A wonderful reminder of Les Dennis with the showgirls at his Bents Park gig in July 1990. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette