Well it is almost a decade ago as all of these retro photos were taken in 2011 – the year of Katy Perry’s Firework, Game of Thrones beginning its phenomenal TV rise, and the digital switchover coming into effect.
These images were all taken closer to home and come from Sunderland, South Tyneside, Hartlepool and East Durham.
We scoured the archives of the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail to find them and we hope they bring back great memories.
Take a look.
1. Maggie gives a helping hand
Eileen Earle, 75, from Seaburn Dene was pictured with TV presenter Maggie Philbin, who was in the Bridges Shopping Centre helping to promote and give out information about the digital TV switchover. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Picture by David Allan
2. Saying hello to Alesha
Alesha Dixon was pictured during her visit to Manor College of Technology in May 2011. Did you get to meet her? Photo: FRANK REID
3. Spot a prince or a princess
A flashback to 2011 when pupils from Lord Blyton held a Prince and Princess day, but can you spot someone you know? Photo: sg
4. End of an era at Oddies
John and Pat Royal who retired in 2011 as landlords of Oddies, Hylton Road, Sunderland, after 21 years behind the pumps. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady