19 Sunderland retro pictures from 1999 - see who you can spot

We're turning back the clock almost 20 years in today's retro selection.
The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?
The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?

The year is 1999 and our pictures should help you take a trip down memory lane.

This week's pictures include a look back at the Cherry Knowles hospital fair, a production at Seaham Youth Theatre and a summer's day at Southwick school, where children were treated to a very special visit from Samson the cat, Sunderland AFC's beloved mascot.

The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?
The Cherry Knowles summer fete in 1999. Did you go?
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We also remember school sports, days in the cadets and the chance to see a partial solar eclipse. Whatever your memories, we'd love to hear them.

Check out our photo slideshow and see how many familiar faces you can spot.