What a decade to be a Wearside teenager.
The 1980s was a time of great music by stars such as George Michael, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Queen and more.
It was also the era of all these events in Sunderland. Have a look at 9 teen scene photos from the Sunderland Echo archives.
Did you love a trip to the Pennywell Coffee Bar, Castle View disco, Bentleys teen night or Raffles bistro?
We've got all that and much more - including a visit by a singing star to HMV.
So dust down the shoulder pads, get your dancing shoes on and glitz your way back in time.

5. Scramblers on a visit to the Pennywell Coffee Bar in 1981.
Scramblers on a visit to the Pennywell Coffee Bar in 1981. | se


7. The Castle View disco got plenty of interest in 1981.
The Castle View disco got plenty of interest in 1981. | se

8. Paul McAuliffe had every reason to smile. He was already a pilot by the time he was 14 in 1981.
Paul McAuliffe had every reason to smile. He was already a pilot by the time he was 14 in 1981. | se

