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.
9. The thrill of the dodgems
A happy scene as these children enjoy the South Shields fun fair which was opened for the Variety Club of Great Britain in June 1990. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
10. St Wilfrid's during a fundraiser
Remember this from St Wilfrids Comprehensive School? Back in March 1990, students raised over £500 in a sponsored lollipop suck. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
11. St Mary's Church fete
The St Mary’s Church of England Junior Mixed and Infants School annual summer fete in June 1990. We would love to hear from you if you were pictured. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Time for some face painting
Kate Irvine of Whitburn Junior Mixed and Infants School was the target of amateur artists, Catherine Nicholson and Sarah Baxter, in June 1990. Can you remember this? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette