That probably makes the 1980s your era, and you’ll have memories of these Sunderland favourites from 40 years ago. Yes! 40 years ago.
Where has the time gone. More importantly, let’s celebrate the era of shoulder pads, leg warmers and plenty of neon.
It’s the era of Top Rank, Sirocco and much more besides. Get your shell suit on and get back to the 80s.
. A feast of 1983 memories
Gold! It's a round-up of classic 1983 Sunderland scenes but how many do you remember? Photo: se
. Barbary Coast
A December 1983 view of this favourite. How many nights did you spend there back in the day? Photo: Sunderland Echo
. At the Mowbray bar
The Mowbray Park Hotel in February 1983 . Does it bring back memories for you? Photo: Sunderland Echo
1. Barbary Coast
A December 1983 view of this favourite. How many nights did you spend there back in the day? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. At the Mowbray bar
The Mowbray Park Hotel in February 1983 . Does it bring back memories for you? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Happy times at Annabels
A fund-raising evening at Annabel's nightclub, Sunderland, for Sunderland Association Fighting Cancer. It included an attempt at a record for the most people on a bed at the same time. Photo: se
4. Sporting times at the Blandford
These regulars were holding a sports marathon at the Blandford in August 1983. Recognise anyone? Photo: Sunderland Echo