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.
9. Firefighter for the day
Patrick Docherty, 12 of St Aidan's School was a guest of Tunstall Fire Station after he wrote asking if he could be shown around the station. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. A Royal visitor
Princess Diana with the flowers presented by Clare Alsop (at Bridal Elegance in Houghton. Remember this from May 1985? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. Share your own memories
Do these scenes bring back happy memories of 1985? If they do, why not share them by emailing [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo