In 1954, Sunderland Corporation planned to build 110 concrete houses on its newest estate, Grindon Village, to combat a brick shortage.In 1954, Sunderland Corporation planned to build 110 concrete houses on its newest estate, Grindon Village, to combat a brick shortage.
In 1954, Sunderland Corporation planned to build 110 concrete houses on its newest estate, Grindon Village, to combat a brick shortage.

11 pictures of Sunderland streets when they were first built - can you spot your house?

Moving in to a new home can be an exciting time.
By Chris Cordner
Published 12th Sep 2020, 07:00 GMT
Updated 26th Apr 2023, 11:58 GMT

But can you remember when your house was in the picture?

We have lots of retro photos showing properties in Sunderland as they took shape, or as the housing estate they were on neared completion.

Take a look through this selection and see if you can see a house which played a part in your life.

And then get in touch to share the memories.

Take a look through this selection and see if you can see a house which played a part in your life.

American houses in Grindon in December 1945. Does this bring back memories?

5. Grindon in 1945

American houses in Grindon in December 1945. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Can you spot a house you recognise in this 1952 photo?

6. Farringdon in 1952

Can you spot a house you recognise in this 1952 photo? Photo: SE

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Seaham New Estate in 1954. Recognise these houses?

7. Seaham in 1954

Seaham New Estate in 1954. Recognise these houses? Photo: SE

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Houses in the Durham Road area in the late 1940s.

8. Back to 1949

Houses in the Durham Road area in the late 1940s. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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