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The cast of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Picture: Dave Hogan.

A fab-u-lous night at Strictly’s live tour in Newcastle

Rebekah Lowings and Jost St Clair as Molly and Sam in Ghost the Musical.

What we thought of Ghost the Musical at Sunderland Empire

Happy retro Christmas! We are remembering your favourite Sunderland shops from down the years. See if your favourite gets a mention.

The retro Sunderland shops you loved to visit at Christmas

Which stocking fillers do you remember most fondly from your childhood? Youngsters are pictured here meeting Santa Claus at Littlewoods, Sunderland, in December 1983. Santa with children outside Littlewoods in December 1983.

The retro Christmas stocking fillers you remember in Sunderland

Chris Hayward and Danny Adams take centre stage at the Theatre Royal pantomime. Picture: Newcastle Theatre Royal/Crossroads Pantomimes.

Pantomime fun at brand-new Pinocchio production - review

Join us for a tour of Sunderland's lost town centre shops, with walking tour guide Ian Mole.

Revisit Sunderland's lost shops with a retro video tour

Join us for a tour of Sunderland's lost cinemas with the Echo's Tony Gillan.

Remembering Sunderland's lost cinemas with a video tour

Inside the lounge of The Wavendon pub in July 1996. Were you a regular here?
Lounge

Your favourite Sunderland pubs for a cosy autumn drink

Do you remember carving the turnip for Halloween? It was such hard work!

Remember when we carved turnips for Halloween instead of pumpkins?

Join Echo reporter Tony Gillan on a journey to the peculiar corners of Sunderland's past and present.

Watch Curious Sunderland - the Echo's documentary on our city's peculiar past

Who's for some sweets?

The retro sweets and treats you want to see return for Halloween

Wearside Echoes readers have been sharing their ultimate retro pub crawl routes through Sunderland. Let's take a look at their favourite haunts.

The Sunderland bars, clubs and pubs you loved for a retro night out

What would you order on one last trip to your favourite Sunderland restaurant of the past?

The retro Sunderland restaurants you would love one more meal at

School is back in session - but we were always counting down to breaktime! What was your favourite game?

Sunderland TikTok star remembers the retro schoolyard games you loved

A trip to Roker Beach for Whit Monday in 1929 - what an incredible glimpse back into the past.

The retro snacks Sunderland families loved on a summer trip to the beach

Time for a story at Diamond Hall Junior School in 1992. Do you remember gathering around to listen to teacher? Picture: Bill Hawkins.

Memories of retro school days in Sunderland

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is at the Sunderland Empire until August 13.

What we thought of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sunderland Empire
It’s been more years than I would care to remember since I first read Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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Echo readers have been sharing their favouite Sunderland memories - see if any of these strike a chord with you.

The retro places you visited during the summer holidays in Sunderland

Wearside Echoes members have been choosing the favourite songs from their summer memories. See if your favourites made the playlist!

The retro songs from childhood summers in Sunderland

Wearmouth Bridge looked spectacular as Sunderland's Tall Ships Race celebration came to a close in July 2018.

Memories of The Tall Ships Races in Sunderland

It was a scorcher! People flock to Seaburn during the summer of 1976. Where are your favourite summer spots in Sunderland?

TikTok star shares five Sunderland spots to visit this summer

Grabbing an ice cream at Notarianni's in Park Lane, 1965.

The retro places you loved to go for an ice cream in Sunderland

Heathers the Musical is at Sunderland Empire unti June 24. Picture: Pamela Raith.

What we thought of Heathers the Musical at the Empire

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the Duke of Edinburgh Award's 60th Anniversary Garden Party in 2016. Picture: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Photo/Getty Images.

Your memories of taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Inside the Villa Pop in 1998. What was your favourite flavour from the 'pop man'?

The treats you used to get from the pop man in Sunderland

All the fun of the fair! Families make the most of the spring and summer at Seaburn Fairgrond on May 30, 1955.

Crowtree and Seaburn Fairground - a retro bank holiday spent in Sunderland

Sunderland's C&A was a popular meeting spot in its day - but it was also a popular choice for your spring and summer wardrobe. Elaine Howe said: "C&A kept up with fashion, well made and reasonably priced."

BHS, C&A and Geordie Jeans! The Sunderland shops you loved for new clothes

Sunderland fans celebrate their team's victory in the 1973 FA Cup and watch the homecoming parade from the Board Inn, East Herrington.

Join us and celebrate 50 years since SAFC's 1973 win - here's how
Join us in celebration once more as we mark 50 years since Sunderland’s victory in the 1973 FA Cup.
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Was the Newcastle Road Baths your top choice for swimming in Sunderland? Wearside Echoes followers have been sharing their memories.

Watch as we take a trip to Sunderland's swimming pools of the past

We do like to be beside the seaside! Is it one of your favourite places to visit in spring in Sunderland?

Watch TikTok star share signs of spring in Sunderland

Keen competitors at the Penshaw Bowl in 1995. It's a grand Easter tradition in Sunderland, so let's dive in to some more seasonal memories from the Echo archive.

From Penshaw Bowl to the Good Friday Parade - Sunderland Easter memories

Browsing at the Woolworths' pick n mix section. But what was your favourite sweet?

Retro sweet alert! The Sunderland shops you loved to visit

A tram heads through Sunderland town centre in a February 1941 snowstorm.

Remembering some of Sunderland's coldest winters

Charlotte Kennedy starred as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady at Sunderland Empire. Picture: Marc Brenner.

My Fair Lady begins Sunderland Empire run - what we thought of the show

Is fresh fruit your first-choice pancake topping? Let us know what you have on yours when Shrove Tuesday rolls around.

Why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday - and eight toppings to try on yours

Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have launched a campaign to allow parents to bypass traffic queues. Picture: Shutterstock.

Call for parents to be allowed to drive in bus lanes on school run

THe 1975 brought the 'At Their Very Best' tour to Newcastle's Utilita Arena. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes.

The 1975 At Their Very Best - review of band's Newcastle Arena gig

Temperatures have been below freezing in Sunderland.

Support for Sunderland's homeless - how to help

Ann-Marie Sproston, second from left, with husband John, daughter Sinead, and son Declan.

Sunderland community's tribute to 'one-in-a-million' mum Ann-Marie

Are you hoping to donate blood in 2023? The NHS is calling for new and existing donors to come forward. Picture: Adobe Stock/LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS.

Where to give blood in Sunderland as NHS calls for donors

Joelinton, of Newcastle United, pictured prior to the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St James' Park on January 10. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.

NUFC's Joelinton charged with drink-driving

Blue Monday? How about Brew Monday instead. Samaritans is inviting people to enjoy a cuppa and chat with a loved one.

How to mark Brew Monday with Samaritans

Can you support the NHS with a blood donation this winter?

How to sign up and become a blood donor

The deadline for primary school places for September 2023 is fast approaching. Picture: Getty Images.

When primary school places for September will be announced

There are delays on the Metro network on Saturday, January 7.

System-wide delays on Metro network

Celebrating the new year with a collection of fantastic pictures by the Sunderland Echo readers.

Nine beautiful pictures by Sunderland Echo readers

Richie Jordan died in a crash on the A19 at Houghton in August 2019. Picture: Carol King.

Vow to take campaign in memory of Richie Jordan forward into 2023

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