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.
9. Busy in 2014
The main shopping area of Chester Road, as it looked 9 years ago. Photo: Picture by David Allan
10. Your turn to share
We hope these Chester Road scenes got you thinking about the past. To share your own memories, email [email protected] Photo: se
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