Flashback to 1990 with 18 pictures from Northumberland featuring Alnwick, Lesbury, Amble, Seahouses, Wooler, Embleton and Eglingham

We’ve taken another dip into our archives to bring you a selection of pictures from 1990.

Published 5th May 2023, 10:39 BST

Updated 5th May 2023, 10:40 BST

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.

Here are 18 pictures from Northumberland 33 years ago.

This group of Duchess's High School students all gained A grade A levels.

1. Duchess's High School

This group of Duchess's High School students all gained A grade A levels. Photo: staff

There were five new pupils at Eglingham First School - a school that is no longer open.

2. Eglingham First School

There were five new pupils at Eglingham First School - a school that is no longer open. Photo: staff

Pupils from Amble Middle School seen during a day out at Warkworth Castle.

3. Amble Middle

Pupils from Amble Middle School seen during a day out at Warkworth Castle. Photo: staff

Amble Middle School fashion show.

4. Amble Middle School 2

Amble Middle School fashion show. Photo: Northumberland Gazette

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