And they all get our thanks for speaking up on important issues of the day back in 2004.
We asked them for their views on street cafes, obesity and charities.
We toast them all and here are those faces once more.

5. In their view
Sharing opinions in 2004, and this man spoke up about South Tyneside and its health levels. | sg

6. Brewing up a memory
Street cafes got the people of South Shields talking 21 years ago, including this shopper. | sg

7. Food for thought
The diets of South Tyneside people had this man speaking out in 2004. | sg

8. Having their say
Another local who was kind enough to share their opinions with the Shields Gazette 21 years ago. | sg