Were you taking part in a Sunderland Carnival or winning trophies in a leek show?
Were you marching with a brass band or meeting up with old naval friends?
All these people were in these 9 photos from the Sunderland Echo archives and we hope our retro selection brings back great memories.
Take a look and re-live the 1985 memories.
1. Pictured in the drama club
Monkwearmouth College Drama Group were pictured rehearsing a comedy play. Were you one of the members? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Marley Pots at the carnival
Sunderland Carnival in July 1985 and it is the Marley Potts Play Centre float in the picture. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Hoping to net your memories
Gary Evans (13), of Town End Farm, was one of the young hopefuls looking for a big catch in the Young Sea Anglers Open Competition at Southwick Promenade. Photo: se
4. Champions at the Stackyard
Meet the Stackyard leek show winners from September 1985. Pictured left to right are Ernie Porthouse, Brian O'Hara, Ken Toby, David Scott and John Benson. Photo: Sunderland Echo