Your views are vital - just like the word of the people was important when we spoke to all of these South Tyneside people 20 years ago.
Back in 2006, we asked locals for their views on everything from heatwaves to whether women were better than men.
We also wanted views on superstitions and mobile phones and, as always, you obliged.
Today, we are reliving those moments with a set of photo memories from the Shields Gazette archives.
We thank every one of the people who gave their views and here they are once more. See if you can spot someone you know.
And if you do, tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Views from 2006
We asked people if they were superstitious and this was one of the South Tynesiders who kindly replied in 2006. | sg
2. A huge talking point
This one certainly got people talking! We asked South Tyneside people whether women were better than men and it got plenty of discussion. | sg
3. Speaking up
A Shields Gazette reader who was happy to have his say about the topic of the day in 2006. | sg
4. A 2006 viewpoint
Whether women were better than men was the discussion which had these two contributed to 20 years ago. | sg