2004 also saw the release of the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie, the third in the series; Facebook was launched as a social networking site only open to students from Harvard; and many of us were listening to Eminem, Destiny's Child and Britney Spears.
Here are some memories from the Alnwick area, has it really been 20 years since all this!
1. It rocked!
Seaside Rock Holiday Club which was held at Alnwick Baptist Church and run by Caroline Friend. Photo: Corrina Atkinson
2. Fair lasses
Medieval costumes were always popular at Alnwick Fair. Here's a scene from 2004. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Little treasures
Rock Hall School pupils rehearsing Treasure Island at Alnwick Playhouse. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Race help
Kevin Thompson, owner of Thompson Opticians, pictured dressed up for Alnwick Fair week, is seen handing over sponsorship money to Michael Henry, one of the race co-ordinators of the Alnwick Harriers Race. Photo: Corrina Atkinson