Today, we pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll with a reflection on her visits to Wearside.
The crowds came out in their thousands to greet her in 2012, 2009, 2002, 2000, 1993, 1977, 1954, and 1946.
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And to inspire your memories, take a look at these archive photos of Her Majesty paying us a visit.
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