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Well, the grin was certainly present when the TV hero paid a visit to Sunderland in 1977.
Baker played the role of the wandering Time Lord in the hit TV series from 1974 to 1981.
He was at the height of his popularity when he came to visit our then town – and met by hordes of young fans.
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6. Out-of-this-world visitor
It's a long way from Gallifrey to Fawcett Street ... | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo
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8. Posing for a picture
The Doctor lends his hat to Sunderland Echo paper boy David Cook. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
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