Here's a selection of Sunderland Echo scenes from 1960 to 1969 - each accompanied by a look at a chart hit from that year.
9. Misty in 1967
A busy day on Fawcett Street but the lights provided Christmas cheer.
In the charts, it was The Beatles who had a number of hits including Magical Mystery Tour at number 2.
Sunderland town centre was in the middle of redevelopment at Christmas in 1968.
You had the charts to bring some festive cheer, with The Scaffold and Lily The Pink at the top of the charts.
The Dray and Horses was a new addition to the pub scene late in 1969.
Fighting high in the charts was Kenny Rogers and Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town.
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