We scoured the Echo archives for these reminders of a laughter yoga class, the East End Boxing Club, the fantastic carnival and belly dancing.
We have photos from 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and more besides.
So why not join us for a look back in time?
1. Plenty of laughs in 2011
Laughter Yoga Leader Deborah Doyle, left, was pictured with members of a class at the Chase Community Centre in 2011. Recognise anyone? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
2. Jubilee celebrations
Charlie Nicklas and Brandon Ricketson at the Jubilee party held at Sunderland Parish Church, in the East End in 2012. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
3. The swinging 60s
Drama students Becky Tench and Amy Brown helped to create a portrayal of life in the Swinging Sixties as part of a Living History project at The Old Donnison School in 2011. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
4. Back to 2014
Sara Smith and members of her belly dancing class at the Chance Community Centre in 2014. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady