Can you recall the royal visit? Do you remember why Sunderland’s Wimpy was in the news? Or how about this scene of Cubs and Scouts in Bob A Job Week.
We have fairs, fetes and more to share from 35 years ago. How many of the faces do you recognise?
Take a look and get in touch with your own memories of Wearside in 1985.
5. A big day at Nissan
The first of the Nissan supervisors started work in April 1985. Were you among them? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Enjoying the fete
Tony Grant (left) and Paul Turnbull look like they were enjoying the garden fete at Seaham Hall. It was organised by Seaham New Life Trust. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Fun at the Gala
Were you in the picture at the Herrington Burn YMCA Gala? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE
8. A cheerful Christmas scene
Local singers get in some practice to make sure late Christmas shopping is a cheerful affair. Are you pictured? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo