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.
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17. Do you know any of these swimmers?
Four members of City of Peterborough Swimming Club during their younger days, but do you know these guys? Photo: Alan Storer
18. City Of Peterborough Swimming Club
Swimmers from City of Peterborough Swimming Club pose for a picture at an event. Photo: Submitted
19. Thorpe Wood.
SANDS charity golf day at Thorpe Wood. Teeing off Aaron Jones with golfers taking part Photo: David Lowndes
20. Elton Furze Golf Club
Leo Brown and Sam Marshall, from Elton Furze Golf Club, are pictured doing the Longest Day Challenge of 101 holes in aid of a cancer charity. Photo: David Lowndes