And we have loads of reminders of Sunderland people getting the autograph of their sporting hero and stage idol.
We have football stars, an athletics hero, a tennis legend, and plenty of chart-topping favourites for you to view.
So take a look and see how many of these scenes you remember.
1. Joey Essex in Sunderland
Joey Essex signing autographs and having picture taken for fans during his visit to the Stadium of Light in 2014. Did you get to meet him? Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
2. The Batchelors
60s music sensations The Batchelors signed autographs in Atkinson's record shop in 1967. Photo: SE
3. Djibril meets his fans
Tom Carr, 9, gets to meet Djibril Cisse at the Stadium of Light club shop in 2008. Photo: TY
4. Frankie Vaughan at the Seaburn Hotel
It's 1970 and singer Frankie Vaughan signed his autograph for two young admirers in the Seaburn Hotel. Photo: Sunderland Echo