There was Batman Forever and Braveheart to see at the movies and plenty going on in Hartlepool as well.
We have 9 archive photos to share with you of life in the town 26 years ago.
How many do you recognise? Have a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. All dressed up at the Museum
These two women were pictured at Hartlepool’s Historic Quay in 1995. Do you recognise them? Photo: hm
2. Back to the old days in Seaton Carew
Seaton Carew Primary School celebrated its 150th birthday in 1995 with a day of dressing up in period costume. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: hm
3. Champions at the Sixth Form College
This group from Hartlepool Sixth Form College won Teesside TEC’s Capital Choice quiz for further education and sixth form colleges back in 1995. The winning team was Andrew Tweed, Andrew Drummond, Andrew Horsfield, Emma Morris, Julie Bruce, Claire Jeffries, Kay Parkinson and Rebecca Stubbs. Photo: hm
4. Meeting the fans
Coronation Street star Phil Middlemiss was pictured meeting fans in 1995. Are you in the picture? Photo: hm