Durham County Show was held at Herrington Country Park in July 2003 but were you there?Durham County Show was held at Herrington Country Park in July 2003 but were you there?
Durham County Show was held at Herrington Country Park in July 2003 but were you there?

England were crowned world champions but what was happening back on Wearside in 2003?

Jonny Wilkinson, Matt Dawson, Martin Johnson and all. They were crowned world champions 17 years ago and fans can re-live the whole experience on ITV.
By Chris Cordner
Published 20th Jul 2020, 16:15 BST
Updated 20th Jul 2020, 16:16 BST

But while we look back on 2003, who can remember what life was like on Wearside?

Here are some reminders from the Sunderland Echo archives and we hope they bring back happy memories.

There’s Mart Poom’s goal, England playing an international at the Stadium of Light, and the opening of a shopping centre you’re likely to recognise.

Take a look and then get in touch to share your own memories.

Mart Poom scores an equaliser for Sunderland at Derby in September 2003.

1. Pooom!

Mart Poom scores an equaliser for Sunderland at Derby in September 2003. Photo: Kevin Brady Sunderland Echo

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A scene from the Penshaw Hill Race in 2003. Did you take part?

2. A tough course

A scene from the Penshaw Hill Race in 2003. Did you take part? Photo: JM

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England's game against Turkey was played at the Stadium of Light in 2003. Were you in the crowd?

3. Welcoming the stars

England's game against Turkey was played at the Stadium of Light in 2003. Were you in the crowd? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was the high-profile person who opened the Dalton Park shopping outlet in 2003.

4. A new place to shop

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was the high-profile person who opened the Dalton Park shopping outlet in 2003. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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