The photograph shows a back view of the Fog and Firkin. An unidentified major road is in the foreground. The photograph shows a back view of the Fog and Firkin. An unidentified major road is in the foreground.
The photograph shows a back view of the Fog and Firkin. An unidentified major road is in the foreground.

21 nostalgic photos of Newcastle in 1997 and 1998

Here we have 21 incredible photographs which depict life in Newcastle in the late 1990s.

1997 was a historic year for the UK. Tony Blair won a landslide victory in the General Election, the UK won Eurovision and Princess Diana was tragically killed in Paris.

For Newcastle United, the 1997-98 season saw the Magpies finish 13th in the Premier League and reach the FA Cup final, losing to Arsenal.

The city looked significantly different in the late-90s, too. In 1998, Market Street was undergoing a significant amount of change and looked a bit worse for wear.

Equally, buildings that stand empty and derelict today were thriving nearly 30 years ago. Take the Fog and Firkin, for example. So take a look and let us know what you recognise.

For Newcastle United, the 1997-98 season saw the Magpies finish 13th in the Premier League and reach the FA Cup final, losing to Arsenal.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.