We are talking about 1992 and the year when a giant piece of artwork appeared at Southmoor school, and police found a skull at a Seaham roadside.
Add in a star making a welcome return to the Empire, a rabbit in a hat at the Galleries and a historic auction at Barnes Juniors and you’ve got a real mix of stories.
Intrigued? Take a look.
1. Tommy at the Empire
Song and dance man Tommy Steele has returned to the theatre where his career began. Tommy, who made his stage debut at Sunderland Empire in November 1956, was starring in 1992 in Some Like It Hot. Photo: se
2. Artistic at Southmoor School
A massive chalk pavement replica of Van Gogh's Chair and Pipe was put together by children at Southmoor School. Were you one of the pupils from Class 7 Tyne S and Class 7 Tees who helped to create it? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Tom's sights on success
Tom Armstrong had his sights set on being world champion in 1992. Pistol champion Tom, 46, was invited to join the Great Britain squad. Photo: se
4. Found in Seaham Grange
A walker out with his dog spotted a human skull lying by the side of the road at Seaham Grange. Police quickly realised it was a plastic model of the type used in teaching hospitals. Here's Acting Inspector Ian Macdonald with the plastic skull. Photo: Sunderland Echo