Eight pictures showing life in Sunderland 1998 - from the Artful Dodger to a giant pile driver

Lookalike dogs, the Artful Dodger and a giant pile driver were all in the 1998 headlines in the Sunderland Echo.

Published 22nd Jun 2022, 14:33 BST

Updated 23rd Jun 2022, 11:50 BST

And you can find out why by joining us on a journey back in time in 8 wonderful Wearside photos.

Here is a taste of life in Sunderland and County Durham from the late 1990s and it also includes a new arrival, a school chemistry club and the best of brass.

Intrigued? Read on and find out more.

What are your memories of life in Wearside and County Durham in 1998? Tell us more by emailing chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

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