That’s why it was so difficult to narrow down this gallery of grassroots retro images to just 21 pictures.
We’ve got plenty covered though with historic pictures from City of Peterborough Swimming Club, district league football, Elton Furze Golf Club, Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club and plenty more.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
If you have any retro pics you would like to see published, or you have a team or decade you would like to see covered, email [email protected]
5. Macmillan coffee morning
Members table part in a Macmillan coffee morning at Longthorpe Lawn Tennis Club. Photo: David Lowndes
6. Longthorpe Tennis Club
Longthorpe Tennis Club finals weekend. Hannah Baker in action in the ladies pairs finals. Photo: David Lowndes
7. Thorpe Wood Racquets Club
Jamie Odell, 12, (front left) during trials at Thorpe Wood Racquets Club to become ball boys/girls for top tennis professionals at the O2 arena Photo: Paul Franks
8. Peterborough Sunday Morning League
Netherton Reserves celebrate winning the Peterborough Sunday Morning League Hereward Teamwear Cup Final at Riverside. Photo: david lowndes