So we thought we would say goodbye to the 21st Century’s teenage era by reminding you of 10 memorable moments from the Sunderland area between 2010-19. Remember you can buy copies of these and all our pictures by logging on to northeastpress.newsprints.co.uk.
5. Just Capital
Sunderland fans prepare to cheers their heroes on before the start of the Capital One cup final against Manchester City at Wembley in March 2014. Daring to dream, Gus Poyet's side led 1-0 at the interval before losing 3-1. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
6. Iconic statue
A little further south, Ray Lonsdale's now iconic Tommy statue was initially meant to be only a temporary installation at Seaham after it was completed in the summer of 2014 as part of the First World War centenary commemorations. Photo: Picture by David Allan
7. Making their move
The 2010-19 decade ended with the welcome return of music concerts to the Stadium of Light with The Spice Girls' summer show. Among earlier visitors was American singer Beyonce in June 2016. Here are young fans pictured heading to the concert. Photo: Stu Norton
8. In-Spiring
Sunderland's £117.6m Northern Spire Bridge officially opened in August 2018. Here, from left to right, Sunderland City Council leader Coun Graeme Miller, Sunderland Mayor Coun Lynda Scanlan and project director Stephen McCaffrey cut a ribbon to mark its completion. Photo: Chris Booth