From Patrice Carteron scoring for Sunderland to High Street favourites Woolworths in the picture, we have it all.
There’s a Royal visit from Prince Philip to recall and who remembers the Doxford International staff who scoffed chillis for a Comic Relief challenge?
It all happened in 2001 and we have the proof in these Sunderland Echo archive photos. Take a look.
1. A tempting taste for charity
Chilli and Malteser eating at Royal Sunalliance, Doxford International Park. Who remembers this Red Nose Day challenge in February 2001? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. All for charity at Crowtree
Martial arts experts demonstrate their skills at Sunderland's Crowtree Leisure Centre to raise money for Cancer Research in June 2001. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A Royal visitor to Hendon
Prince Philip was pictured opening the new £70 million sewage works at Hendon, Sunderland in August 2001. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A handshake before the game
North East football stars Robert Lee and Michael Gray before the derby game between Sunderland and Newcastle in April 2001. Photo: Sunderland Echo