Every one of them enjoyed a cuppa on Wearside and here’s a reminder of those days as we mark Brew Monday.
We have lots of memories brewing on a day when people are encouraged to catch-up with the people they care about.
If that’s not enough, we have got retro views from St Aidan’s Church in Grangetown, Dewhirsts and the hut at St Oswald’s Church in Grindon.
1. Tea for three
Tea party with costumes from Bazaar, Sunderland. They were being auctioned at Anderson & Garland auction rooms in 2011. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
2. Refreshments for royalty
Prince Charles enjoyed a cuppa at Sunderland Shipbuilders, Pallion Yard, with Gladys Storey in 1979. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A 2009 cuppa at St Aidan's Churh
SSAFA day at St Aidan's Church in Grangetown and organiser Lily Turnbull sat down for a brew with Colour Sgt Steve Pitt. Photo: TY
4. Premier memories from 1970
Prime Minister Harold Wilson on a visit to Washington, where he was served with a warming brew by 78-year-old Mary Embleton, from Donwell Village, in 1970. Photo: Sunderland Echo