These first year pupils had just arrived at Castletown Junior Mixed School but they were keen to answer questions in 1973.These first year pupils had just arrived at Castletown Junior Mixed School but they were keen to answer questions in 1973.
These first year pupils had just arrived at Castletown Junior Mixed School but they were keen to answer questions in 1973.

11 reminders of life in Castletown in the 1970s - do these scenes bring back memories?

Playschemes, parties and the pit. They were all part of life in Castletown in a bygone era.
By Chris Cordner
Published 28th Jan 2020, 16:45 BST

We have 11 photos to remind you of the Castletown area as it looked in the 1970s.

Do you recognise the children just starting at school in 1973, or the pensioners at a 1979 Christmas party?

Does the swimming pool scene, sports day competitors or the harvest festival actors bring back happy memories?

Take a look and see how many of these scenes bring back happy memories.

On your marks, get set, go with your memories of this 1977 scene from the Castle View Junior sports day.

1. Sports day at Castle View Juniors

On your marks, get set, go with your memories of this 1977 scene from the Castle View Junior sports day. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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The Castletown OAP Christmas tea party in 1979 at Castle View School. Spot anyone you know?

2. Enjoying a tea party

The Castletown OAP Christmas tea party in 1979 at Castle View School. Spot anyone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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The Castletown Playscheme in 1975. Remember this?

3. Playing on the inflatable balloon

The Castletown Playscheme in 1975. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Taking a dip in Castletown School's pool to get away from the heat. Remember this from 1975?

4. Taking a dip in Castletown School's pool

Taking a dip in Castletown School's pool to get away from the heat. Remember this from 1975? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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