Nine pictures of life in Sunderland in 1989 - from Burtons to Bentleys
Baywatch, Quantum Leap, Poirot. It all came to our screens in 1989.
By Chris Cordner
Published 13th Oct 2021, 11:14 BST
And closer to home, all this happened in Sunderland and County Durham.
In the year that Bangles were a hit with Eternal Flame and Kylie and Jason were singing Especially For You, our photographers were capturing all of these scenes.
So take a moment to remind you of Burtons, Bentleys, and much more.
And then get in touch with your own memories.
So take a moment to remind you of Burtons, Bentleys, and much more.
5. Top draw at Thornhill
Thornhill School pupils entered a national science and technology competition and the prize was a visit to Normandy to see the Bayeux tapestry. Pictured left to right are: Lee Turner, Alex Naisby, Joanne Marrs, Fiona Scott, Paula Hodgson, Thomas Wake, Pauls Whilems, Adam Smith, Alan Graham, Siu-Shan Lau, and Louse Coates. Photo: Sunderland Echo
Shiney Row library staff at the start of Library Promotion Month in 1989. Pictured as the White Rabbit is Angela Straughan with 'Alice' (Elaine Naylor) and The Queen of Hearts (Isabell King). Photo: Sunderland Echo
The Grange Park Primary School under 11 gymnastic team in 1989. Left to right are: Helena Polley, Jennifer Lawson, Louise Soppit, Elizabeth Todd, Emma Green, Lyndsey Cornell and Leanne Hill. Photo: Sunderland Echo