Twenty years have passed since all of these photos were taken on New Year's Eve.Twenty years have passed since all of these photos were taken on New Year's Eve.
Twenty years have passed since all of these photos were taken on New Year's Eve.

11 pictures from a New Year's Eve night out in Sunderland in 2003

By Chris Cordner
Published 30th Dec 2023, 05:45 BST

Having fun in Sunderland as 2003 came to a close

Millions of people will ring in the new year with celebrations - just like these Sunderland folk did 20 years ago.

Here are 11 photos from Wearside on New Year's Eve in 2003 and it looks like a truly happy occasion.

Have a look at these Echo archive photos and see if you can spot someone you know.

Have a look at these Echo archive photos and see if you can spot someone you know.

Having a wonderful time as they enjoy the Wearside social scene.

5. Happy times

Having a wonderful time as they enjoy the Wearside social scene.

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Ready to celebrate as a new year dawns.

6. Thumbs up on New Year

Ready to celebrate as a new year dawns.

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Sharing their new year glad tidings 20 years ago.

7. New year well wishers

Sharing their new year glad tidings 20 years ago.

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Happy times with friends in this photo from Sunderland 20 years ago.

8. Time for a photo

Happy times with friends in this photo from Sunderland 20 years ago.

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