A look through our archives shows it was a busy year with the late Queen’s visit in July to unveil the Eric Morecambe statue one of the highlights.
We’ve included a few shots taken during her visit as well as lots of other photo memories from the same year.
Have a look and see if you can spot yourself or anyone you know in this pictorial record of 1999.
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1. Lancaster in 1999
Young athletes celebrate the opening of the new Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club club house at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. Photo: National World
2. Lancaster in 1999
Winner of Lancaster and Morecambe Lions Club trolley dash competition, Carl Lis of Ingleton (second left) who collected goods totalling £397 during his dash around the Lancaster Asda store, witnessed by his daughter Amy, the Mayor of Lancaster, Coun Janet Horner, Lions Club president Keith Watson and his wife Kathleen, club members Mike Sidebotham and Joe Pearson, competition runner up Mark Neill and Asda customer service manager Linda Rogerson. Photo: National World
3. Morecambe in 1999
The Ludus and Mashango Dance Group from Heysham High and Morecambe High Schools who performed a dance involving Eric's theme song, Bring Me Sunshine, for the Queen during her visit in July. Photo: National World
4. Morecambe in 1999
Ladies champion, Pat Bennett and mens champion, Ron Molyneux together with other trophy winners at the Lancaster City Council Leisure Services Bowls Festival at Regent Park in Morecambe. Photo: National World