All this was! But do you remember these events from 38 years ago on Wearside?
Can you remember these new phone kiosks in Pennywell or the ghost watch at the Top Rank bingo club?
How about the all-night disco at Sunderland Polytechnic or Silksworth Colliery Band pictured in their splendid uniforms?
We have all this and more in a feature on the area in 1982.
How many of these scenes do you remember? Take a look and tell us more.
. Ghostly memories from the Top Rank club
Spiritualist Mrs Ann Bell, centre, with staff of the Top Rank Bingo Hall during their sponsored vigil in the cellar of the hall. Did you take part? Photo: Sunderland Echo
. Dancing all night at Sunderland Polytechnic
Students at Sunderland Polytechnic took part in a 24 hours non stop charity disco 38 years ago. Were you involved in the mega dance effort? Photo: Sunderland Echo
. Shark on the menu
Shark steaks at Fine Fare, Southwick with Susan Hossack and Betty Crompton preparing the display. Photo: Sunderland Echo
. Silksworth's musical stars
Silksworth Colliery Band Brass Band in October 1982. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo
1. Dancing all night at Sunderland Polytechnic
Students at Sunderland Polytechnic took part in a 24 hours non stop charity disco 38 years ago. Were you involved in the mega dance effort? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Shark on the menu
Shark steaks at Fine Fare, Southwick with Susan Hossack and Betty Crompton preparing the display. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Silksworth's musical stars
Silksworth Colliery Band Brass Band in October 1982. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Ryhope Over-60s Club on a day out
Ryhope Over 60 Club pictured before setting off on their annual outing, which took them to the Border Country. Almost 100 members went on the trip, which set off from the Community Centre in Ryhope. Photo: Sunderland Echo