Were you playing in an all-conquering local football team or maybe you were watching your little one getting ready for a dance school show.
We have it all in these 9 Hartlepool and East Durham archive photos.
To trigger your memories, we were watching the Apprentice, Absolutely Fabulous and Doctors on television and listening to James Blunt singing You’re Beautiful in the charts.
Take a look at our photos of life closer to home and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. Rehearsing for a show
The Edith Harrison School of Dance rehearsal for a 2005 show. Remember this? Photo: DP
2. Fun at the prom
The High Tunstall prom was held at Hardwick Hall in 2005. Were you there? Photo: TC
3. Great reminders of 2005
The Jesmond Road school Nativity. Who do you recognise in this scene? Photo: DP
4. Pictured in the reception class
The St Teresa's RC Primary School reception class in September 2005. Photo: LH