There's stalls, fancy dress and fun galore in this Sunderland Echo archive collection.There's stalls, fancy dress and fun galore in this Sunderland Echo archive collection.
There's stalls, fancy dress and fun galore in this Sunderland Echo archive collection.

10 fantastic fete photos as we put the spotlight on summer fairs from Sunderland and East Durham's past

Isn’t the weather wonderful? And there’s no sign of it letting up any time soon.

It is the perfect weather for a fete just like these ones from Sunderland and County Durham’s past.

From Monkwearmouth to Moorsley and Red House to Seaham Hall, we have fete scenes galore to share with you.

Were you pictured on a seesaw in 1985 or dressed up as a runner bean for a fancy dress event in 1974? Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.