Nine Sunderland people who shared their New Year resolutions in years gone by

Having your say in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009

By Chris Cordner

Published 29th Dec 2023, 10:10 BST

Making a new year resolution is a tradition many of us have a go at - just like these Sunderland people in years gone by.

The Echo took to the streets of Wearside to grab the views of locals.

These people were pictured in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009.

See if you were one of those sharing your thoughts on the year ahead.

They all shared their thoughts on resolutions in years gone by.

1. Faces at New Year

They all shared their thoughts on resolutions in years gone by.

It was 20 years ago when we got the new year hopes from this shopper.

2. Resolutions in 2003

It was 20 years ago when we got the new year hopes from this shopper.

It was early in 2003 when this Echo reader told us about his resolutions.

3. Happy to share

It was early in 2003 when this Echo reader told us about his resolutions.

Sharing her thoughts on New Year resolutions in 2004.

4. Thinking ahead

Sharing her thoughts on New Year resolutions in 2004.

People Sunderland Resolutions

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