And the link is …. they all have a connection to Cleadon, said Barbara Benner who was the founder of the Cleadon Village Memories group on Facebook.
Membership levels have soared to 824 people since we last featured the group nearly three weeks ago.
And there is certainly plenty to shout about in Cleadon which has links to a number of familiar faces, said Barbara.
We feature 9 of them in this retro spotlight but you can find out more about the village by visiting its social media page here.
The page looks at everything from old shops to schools. Members are encouraged to share their memories of days gone by no matter whether they still live in the area or whether they are admirers of Cleadon from afar.
Meanwhile, why not take a look at the line-up of faces with a link to the area.
. We're loving the memories
A reminder from Barbara of some faces we know and love. Photo: sg
. A football giant
Don Revie at his Leeds desk in 1971. Barbara said: "Don Revie, former Sunderland AFC player, Leeds United and England manager, lived in Cleadon." Photo: jpi
1. A football giant
Don Revie at his Leeds desk in 1971. Barbara said: "Don Revie, former Sunderland AFC player, Leeds United and England manager, lived in Cleadon." Photo: jpi
2. A chart topping success
Let's go for a little walk back to 1994. It's Showaddywaddy and Barbara told us they 'used to stay' in Cleadon. Photo: sg
3. Ernie Taylor
Sunderland-born football star Ernie Taylor, pictured centre, is well-known for featuring in the FA Cup finals of 1951 for Newcastle and 1953 for Blackpool, as well as playing for Manchester United and his hometown club. Ernie lived in the village, said Barbara. Photo: se
4. The day the cameras cae
BBC Antiques Road Trip Paul Laidlaw was pictured filming in Cleadon Antiques in 2013. Photo: Stu Norton