We can, thanks to the fantastic Sunderland Echo archives which are packed with photo memories.
We found 21 of them and they show everything from children celebrating Harry Potter Day at Sunderland Library huge crowds at the Radio 1 Big Weekend.
Enjoy it all once more.
In case you missed it;
1. Memories from 2005
Makala and Chantelle Sleightholme were admiring the winning onion in the 2005 Sunderland Horticultural Show. | se
2. Read all about it at Sunderland Library
Harry Potter Day was a huge success at Sunderland Library 20 years ago but we want to know if you were in the picture. | se
3. In the picture 20 years ago
It was a sunny day in June 2005 when we caught up with this Sunderland pub customer for his views on smoking regulations. | se
4. Food for thought in Suffolk Street
Enid Cummings was in the middle of food preparations at the Thistledale Care Home in Sunderland when we paid a visit to the Suffolk Street centre in 2005. | se