Nine Sunderland shops and businesses which were in the news in 1997: Remember these?

Where did you love to shop in Sunderland in the late 1990s? And where would you have gone for a cuppa afterwards?

By Chris Cordner

Published 1st Jun 2020, 16:45 BST

Updated 2nd Jun 2020, 12:57 BST

Was it in Park Lane market or perhaps Joplings? Did you love to visit the town’s toy shops such as Josephs?

Let’s take a look at some of the places which made the news in Sunderland as the 1990s came to a close.

See if one of your favourites is among our selection.

1. A reminder of Josephs

Josephs toy shop in Holmeside. What was your best buy there? Photo: Sunderland Echo

How about a bite to eat in Jonny Ringos Diner, in Park Lane. Here it is in February 1997. Photo: Sunderland Echo

These Chipper Club members loved Joplings. Did you? Photo: Sunderland Echo

Did you love a trip to Elizabeths Restaurant , pictured here in Bridge Street in November 1997. Photo: Sunderland Echo