There were lots of highlights and special visits to Sunderland in 1993. Take a look and find out more.There were lots of highlights and special visits to Sunderland in 1993. Take a look and find out more.
There were lots of highlights and special visits to Sunderland in 1993. Take a look and find out more.

10 views of Wearside in 1993 - the year that Mr Blobby topped the charts at Christmas

It was the year we watched as Mr Blobby soared high in the charts.
By Chris Cordner
Published 22nd Dec 2021, 10:03 BST

It was the year when we welcomed the Queen, Prince Phillip, Princess Anne and Princess Diana to Sunderland.

But it was also the year when some long-standing Wearside institutions closed forever.

To find out more, take a look through our photo selection. And then, why not enjoy this retro collection of images from 1995.

Binns staff gathered for a closing down party in January 1993. Can you spot someone you know?

1. The end of a Binns era

Binns staff gathered for a closing down party in January 1993. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: SE

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Sunderland welcomed The Queen in 1993 and her itinerary included a visit to Homeworthy Furniture in May of that year.

2. A warm welcome Your Majsty

Sunderland welcomed The Queen in 1993 and her itinerary included a visit to Homeworthy Furniture in May of that year. Photo: se

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John Kay is stretchered off the pitch during Sunderland's game with Birmingham City.

3. A Sunderland legend

John Kay is stretchered off the pitch during Sunderland's game with Birmingham City. Photo: se

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Princess Diana was pictured at St Benedicts Hospice in September 1993.

4. A warm welcome for Princess Diana

Princess Diana was pictured at St Benedicts Hospice in September 1993. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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