Nine pictures of Sunderland's Chester Road showing its changing face over 80 years

If ever a street could talk, Chester Road would have a remarkable story to tell.

It was the meeting place for children who were about to be evacuated in 1939.

England fans watched their heroes play Slovenia in the 2010 World Cup on television in the Chesters pub.

People gathered in their thousands to watch the Olympic torch go past in 2012.

And all that is just for starters. Read on to enjoy lots more memories from the street’s history, all in photos from the Sunderland Echo archives.

5. Out shopping in 1989

Chester Road shops in October 1989, including J. Charlton and Son, Chester Road Tandoori and Pets Corner. Photo: Sunderland Echo

The 19th Sunderland (St. Gabriels) Brownies based at St. Gabriels Church, in Chester Road. Here they are in 2010. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady

Football fans in the Chesters pub, watching England playing Slovenia in the group stage of the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

The day the Olympic torch came to town. These spectators were loving the interaction with police officers. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady