15 pictures from Sunderland in 1999 - the year the city counted down to the new millennium

By Chris Cordner

Published 14th Aug 2020, 06:00 GMT

It was the year of changes and the world was about to enter a new millennium – but what was happening in Sunderland?

Sunderland were promoted, Dewhirsts were award winners and Woolworths was celebrating an anniversary.

A local school had its first youth club and Kevin Phillips scored THAT famous goal.

Want to see more? Read on and see how many of these scenes you remember.

Woolworths staff celebrating the 90th anniversary of the company in 1999. Did you work there? Photo: Sunderland Echo

Sunderland Ladies Hockey Team in October 1999. Spot anyone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo

What do you remember of life in Sunderland in 1999? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: Sunderland Echo

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