But which year was it? Take a look at these Sunderland photos and see if you can work out the year in question.
Will the hairstyles and the fashion of the time help to solve the question? Perhaps you can spot someone you know in the photos.
Take a look and we’ll tell you the answer at the end of the photo selection.
1. Friends on a night out to Chambers
Perhaps the hairstyles will help you guess the year. Here are some friends on a night out to Chambers. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Christmastime at Josephs
Joseph's toys and games were on show in readiness for the Christmas rush - in which year? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A toast to this baker
Award winning baker Stephen McBeth of Fulwell Mill Bakery was in the news in this year. Can anyone tell us more? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Having fun at the Chipper Club party
Crowtree Leisure Centre was the setting for this summertime Chipper Club party. Can you spot someone you know and which year is it? Photo: Sunderland Echo