A group of pupils prepare for the sponsored Monkwearmouth Triathlon '84. Did you take part?A group of pupils prepare for the sponsored Monkwearmouth Triathlon '84. Did you take part?
A group of pupils prepare for the sponsored Monkwearmouth Triathlon '84. Did you take part?

11 reminders of life in Sunderland in 1984 - from a TV show coming to town to a giant oil rig dominating the skyline

What do you remember of Sunderland in 1984?
By Chris Cordner
Published 11th Oct 2020, 07:00 GMT

Was it the TV cameras coming to town for an episode of the Antiques Roadshow or Billy Graham attracting the crowds to Roker Park.

Was it the giant oil rig which came to Sunderland for an overhaul or news of a major ski event at Silksworth.

We have this and much more in our selection of photos and we hope they bring back great memories.

Take a look and tell us more.

The oil rig Inter Ocean II which was brought into the North Dock for overhaul in 1984. Does this bring back memories?

1. A giant of the seas

The oil rig Inter Ocean II which was brought into the North Dock for overhaul in 1984. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Andrew Lockerbie, 17 a member of the England ski squad, practises for Sunderland's first major ski event at Silksworth. Remember it?

2. The slope to success

Andrew Lockerbie, 17 a member of the England ski squad, practises for Sunderland's first major ski event at Silksworth. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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BBC's Antiques Roadshow at Crowtree Leisure Centre in September 1984. Did you get along?

3. We value your memories

BBC's Antiques Roadshow at Crowtree Leisure Centre in September 1984. Did you get along? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Billy Graham spoke at Sunderland's Roker Park in 1984. Were you there to hear him?

4. A special visitor

Billy Graham spoke at Sunderland's Roker Park in 1984. Were you there to hear him? Photo: se

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