Who knows if 60 years of hurt will be ending this year.
But we do know that all of these great photos were taken in Newcastle in 1966, the year that England won the World Cup.
As the Three Lions aim to become all-conquering heroes once more, we took a dive back into Tyneside’s past with a helping hand of the excellent Newcastle Photo Archive.
It is an online database which is packed with fantastic images from Tyneside history including these scenes from Bentinck Street, Fox And Hounds Lane, Dilston Road and Barrack Road.
Others show the Quayside, Denton Road and pubs which were open at the time.
Have a look and see if you can spot a scene which brings back memories for you.
And if you do, get in touch to tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Bentinck Street
Locals were out on the pavement in Bentinck Street in Elswick when this photo was taken. | Newcastle Photo Archive
2. Summerhill and Rye Hill
Looking over Summerhill and Rye Hill. We'd love to hear from you if you remember when the city looked like this. | Newcastle Photo Archive
3. Travelling by tram
This tram was on Dilston Road when a photographer captured it in service in 1966. | Newcastle Photo Archive
4. Barrack Road memories
A trolley bus makes its way up Barrack Road as a pedestrian crosses the road in 1966. | Newcastle Photo Archive