We can, because we’ve got the Shields Gazette archives to remind us.
All these schools photos come from 45 years ago and show model restoration at Springfield, art lessons at Hadrian Juniors and rounders at Mortimer Comprehensive.
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9. Rifle shooting at Boldon
Youngsters taking aim as they have a go at rifle shooting at Boldon Comprehensive. | sg
10. A class act in Hebburn
Hebburn school teacher Colin Younger was the man who led the band Secrets Act in 1980. Remember them? | sg
11. On the ball at Brinkburn
The Brinkburn School under-14 hockey team lined up for this Shields Gazette archive photo 45 years ago. | sg
12. Model restoration at Springfield Comprehensive
Pupils of Springfield Comprehesive, Jarrow, spent time restoring a model of the Locksley Hall, built by Palmers of Hebburn in 1886, and presented to the school when the yard closed. | sg