We hope you spot some familiar faces in these archive photos from 38 years ago.We hope you spot some familiar faces in these archive photos from 38 years ago.
We hope you spot some familiar faces in these archive photos from 38 years ago.

11 memories from Wearside in 1983 - the year of Uptown Girl and The A-Team

You can’t beat a good dose of summer fun in the sun – retro style.

And how about a spot of dodgems, tug of war and parades with floats in these archive photos from 1983.

Our photographers got along to Mowbray Park, Thompson Park Nursery, Seaham Show, Marley Pots and Houghton Feast for these fun scene from 38 years ago.

We’ve got dodgems, fancy dress and nature trails as well as faces galore. How many can you recognise?

Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.