Perhaps you were pictured at Luxdon Laundry or throwing sponges for charity in the town centre. It is all in our look back on Wearside life 40 years ago.
Were you there when Sunderland took on Manchester United in January 1981 or when the Odeon cinema staff were pictured?
To re-live it all, take a look through these archive photos.
5. Over on the Ford Estate
Can you recognise the jazz band parading at the Jazz Band Carnival on Ford Estate in May 1981? Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. A good soaking in 1981
Shoppers in Sunderland's Market Square had the opportunity to let off steam by throwing wet sponges at members of Sunderland Round Table who were trapped in the stocks. Brian Herbertson gets a dowsing from jester Brian Hubbard. Photo: se
7. A look at Luxdon Laundry
Did you work at Luxdon Laundry when this photo was taken in March 1981? Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. A packed Roker Park
Sunderland were taking on Manchester United when this January 1981 photo was taken. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo