Nine photos from the day the Queen came to Red House in 1993, when Sunderland folk turned out to wave their flags

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Published 8th Mar 2023, 17:17 GMT

Updated 8th Mar 2023, 17:18 GMT

A sunny day, lots of flags and a VIP guest. It’s Red House and it was giving a warm welcome to the Queen 30 years ago.

It was back in 1993 when Her Majesty came to Red House Comprehensive, and the Homeworthy Furniture Factory.

Children turned out to meet her and waited patiently by the roadside to cheer.

Were you among them? Have a closer look.

Her Majesty took time to chat to local people at Red House. Photo: Sunderland Echo

A warm welcome from Downhill Primary School. Photo: Sunderland Echo

The Queen was greeted by flag waving fans at the Homeworthy Factory on Sunderland's North Hylton Road Trading Estate in 1993. Photo: Sunderland Echo

So many smiles for Her Majesty in 1993. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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