Every now and then, we put the archive spotlight on a Sunderland street and it is the turn of Blandford Street with photos spanning more than 60 years.
Swinhoes and Stothards are in the picture in 1959, and there are flags galore in our Echo picture from World Cup year in 1966.
Greenwoods and Sgt Pepper’s get our attention in 1981 and Geordie Jeans can be seen in 1994.
Enjoy the journey.
1. All the way back to the 50s
Swinhoes and Stothards are just two of the shops in this 1959 view of Blandford Street. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Back to the 60s
Bergs and Len Duns shops can be seen in this view of the street in 1961. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. World Cup memories
Bunting and flags in Blandford Street during the World Cup in 1966. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A view from 1994
Blandford Street in March 1994 with Geordie Jeans in the picture. Photo: Sunderland Echo