Here are 11 shops that you may remember from Wearside in the 1970s and all of these photos come to us from Bill Hawkins of Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
That perfect jacket could be bought from Mr Bumble in Park Lane and shoes were available in abundance at Lynx in Vine Place.
Need a bracelet? Why not try Wittens. And if you were after toys, there was Lermans.
Thanks to Bill, we’ve got a great 1976 shopping trip lined up for you.
Take a look.
9. Toys galore at Lermans
Dolls, tennis rackets and more at Lermans in the 70s but what was your favourite buy there? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
10. Stylish in Sunderland
A 1976 view of Witten's watchmaker and jeweller. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: se
11. Back to 1976
Our thanks go to Bill for this selection of photos. To find out more about the Antiquarian Society, visit its Facebook page or its website which is at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org And to apply to become a member, email [email protected] Photo: Bill Hawkins
12. Which was your favourite?
Was one of these shops your favourite for a 70s shopping trip. Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se