From North Bridge Street to Stockton Road, illuminated Sunderland gets our attention thanks to a collection of photos which were shared with us by Bill Hawkins of Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
We also have Ewesley Road Methodist Church under floodlights in 1950, Maynards and other town centre shops in 1961, and a ship under construction in 1965.
There’s much more and you can take a look at our illuminating feature by reading on.
6. Retro at Roker
Sunderland Illuminations in Roker Park in 1952. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
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On duty in North Bridge Street in 1957. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
8. Back to 1961
The Gaumont restaurant, Maynards shop and Alexandre in 1961. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
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