Watch: what was going on in Sunderland and across the world in 1997

Do you remember what you were doing in 1997?
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For some of us it feels like yesterday – for others, it’s more like prehistory.

Those of us who were there need only be reminded of the pop hits: Hanson’s MMMBop, Gina G’s Ooh Aah … Just a Little Bit, and D’You Know What I Mean? by Oasis.

Takes you back more effectively than a Tardis, doesn’t it!

We’ve gathered a selection of archive pictures from Sunderland and the world at large. It’s a real snapshot of a time.

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