It was the year when England got to the World Cup semi-final in Italy only to suffer penalty shoot-out heartbreak, while chart-toppers included Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers, Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor and Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice.
5. Wooler First School
Wooler First School Christmas fair. Photo: Northumberland Gazette
6. Eglingham First School 2
Eglingham First School Christmas fair. Photo: Northumberland Gazette
7. St Paul's Court
Alan Beith MP called in to see residents at the Anchor Housing home at St Paul's Court in Alnwick Photo: staff
8. Royal visit
Crowds gather at Alnwick Castle waiting to see Princess Anne. Photo: staff