We've got industry by the boatload in this look back at Sheepfolds in Sunderland.
From Cottam Brushes to Falcon Computers and Wearside Plumbing - it's all in our Echo focus on the Monkwearmouth area.
And so is our look back at 1948 when workmen showed their skill in restoring train tracks.
Intrigued? Have a look.
![A focus on Sheepfolds as we head back through the years.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/14/13/Collage%20Maker-14-Aug-2023-02-53-PM-1783.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Sheepfolds through the decades
A focus on Sheepfolds as we head back through the years. | se
![Reconstruction work on Sheepfolds North Bridge, in 1948.
Inconvenience to passengers was restricted to a minimum, and the emergency bus service between the two stations functioned admirably.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/14/13/sh8.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. First-class work on the bridge
Reconstruction work on Sheepfolds North Bridge, in 1948. Inconvenience to passengers was restricted to a minimum, and the emergency bus service between the two stations functioned admirably. | se
![Another view of the work on the bridge which was caused by a twisted girder between Sunderland Central and Monkwearmouth Stations.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/14/13/sh9.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. A 1948 view
Another view of the work on the bridge which was caused by a twisted girder between Sunderland Central and Monkwearmouth Stations. | se
![The 1973 FA Cup parade brought out these fantastic crowds.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/14/13/sh7.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)