Sunderland reached the FA Cup Final, Joseph’s toy store had a huge range of Christmas goodies and there were competitions to enjoy if you were in the Chipper Club.
We have 11 reminders of life on Wearside 28 years ago. Take a look and see how many you remember.
5. Fans show their support
Roker fans celebrate a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough. Photo: SE
6. Preparing for the show
A 1992 rehearsal at the Royalty Theatre, Sunderland where caretaker Alleluia (Doug Hughes) is pictured being threatened by Red Muffler (Jonathan Gregory) and a girl (Joanne Taylor) in The Hall of Healing. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Leading out the team
Liverpool's stand in boss Ronnie Moran and Sunderland's Malcolm Crosby lead out their teams for the 1992 FA Cup Final. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Meeting the stars
Budding football stars (left to right) Alan Whittle, Gary Richardson, Kevin Fawcett, Scott Castlehow and Adam McBeth got to meet Roker favourites Jimmy Montgomery and George Herd after they won the chance to train with the Sunderland AFC heroes. Photo: Sunderland Echo