What a week that was for Sunderland.
Ten years ago this week, the city was buzzing with news of a new SAFC manager.
There was a military beach assault at Seaburn and spectacular sights at the 28th airshow. The Cheeky Girls were on Wearside and there was a multi-million pound new cinema on the way.
There was also the funeral of one of Sunderland’s best known characters The Spectre, 77 year old Brian Moore who was given a final journey through the city.
Have a browse through our gallery of Sunderland Echo photo memories from 2016 and then share your own recollections of ten years ago.
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1. Hats off to the Sunderland Spectre
Sunderland paid its final respects to one of its best known characters. The funeral of The Spectre Brian Moore, 77, was held and his distinctive top hat and silver-topped cane were on top of the coffin. | se
2. Million reasons to be happy
A million spectators flocked to Roker and Seaburn to watch the 28th Sunderland International Airshow.
3. Moyes was the favourite
Sunderland fans gave David Moyes the seal of approval after the former Manchester United manager emerged as the clear favourite to replace Sam Allardyce. Black Cats supporters were still coming to terms with the imminent loss of Allardyce, who was expected to be appointed England manager. | Getty Images
4. An attack on Seaburn
Revellers along Seaburn seafront could have been excused for a double-take when they found themselves at the centre of a military exercise. A beach assault scenario was played out when the crew from HMS Bulwark joined forces with HMS Blyth, the Royal Marines, Queen's Yeomanry and the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery. | img