Today, we pay tribute to the days when you could earn your pay at the colliery, or go shopping at household High Street named shops.
So if you want to relive the days of the 1980s, keep browsing through our Sunderland Echo highligjts.
9. Coles Cranes on a rainy day
Stormy weather for this Sunderland Echo photographer's visit to Coles Cranes in May 1980. | se Photo: SE
10. Boldon pit
Boldon Colliery around 40 years ago. Tell us if you worked there back in the day. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. A lovely day at Littlewoods
You never forget the shops of your childhood - and this 1980s trip to Littlewoods to see Santa was one these children will have remembered for a long time. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. Spending your pocket money at Josephs
A trip to Joseph's Toy Shop was a must with any saved-up pocket money. And what a treat it was! | se Photo: Sunderland Echo