And here are 9 reminders of Hartlepool and East Durham doing just that with stars of the stage, screen and sporting field.
Were you pictured having your photo taken with one of these Sunderland heroes or with an England rugby star?
Maybe it is you in the photo with Eurovision winners Brotherhood of Man. We have all this and more so take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
Maybe it is you in the photo with Eurovision winners Brotherhood of Man. We have all this and more so take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
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