But whether it was Martin O’Neill joining the Black Cats, Sunderland’s first electric recharging point for vehicles or a scene from Houghton Feast, we have it all in this reminder of Wearside in 2011.
There are 9 photos to enjoy from across Sunderland and County Durham and we hope they bring back great memories.
But why not share some recollections of your own? Take a look through our archive selection and then get in touch with your own memories of 2011.
1. Gunged for Comic Relief
Bill McKenzie, manager of the Mills Local Store on Sea Road, Fulwell was "gunged" for Comic Relief with sales assistant Nicole Maskill performing the task. Remember this? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
2. Martin comes to Wearside
Martin O'Neill, Sunderland's new manager, was pictured pitchside at the Stadium of Light in 2011. Photo: Picture Corrina Atkinson.
3. Pictured at the show
Hannah (8) and Sarah Hester (6) were in the picture at the Herrington Village Show in 2011. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
4. A big day at Nissan
Nissan celebrated the one millionth Qashqai to roll off the production line at its Washington plan in 2011. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Vice President of manufacturing operations (front), is pictured with members of the production team with the millionth car. Photo: Picture by Tom Yeoman