From Patrice Carteron scoring for Sunderland to High Street favourites Woolworths in the picture, we have it all.
There’s a Royal visit from Prince Philip to recall and who remembers the Doxford International staff who scoffed chillis for a Comic Relief challenge?
It all happened in 2001 and we have the proof in these Sunderland Echo archive photos. Take a look.

9. Safc v Newcastle derby SAFC v NUFC derby Sunderland v Newcastle derby 21 April 2001 old ref number 65035 match at SOL Stadium of Light Goal by Carteron FILE PICS Kevin Phillips
Carteron scores for Sunderland in the derby match with Newcastle at the Stadium of Light in April 2001. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo

10. Share your memories
What are your memories of life on Wearside 20 years ago? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se
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