Shops, streets and Wearmouth Bridge under lights.Shops, streets and Wearmouth Bridge under lights.
Shops, streets and Wearmouth Bridge under lights.

12 stunning old photos of Sunderland lit up at night - from shipyards to West Park College

Dramatic Wearside is seen at its finest in these evening scenes from the past.
By Chris Cordner
Published 19th Apr 2022, 12:37 BST

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.

There’s much more and you can take a look at our illuminating feature by reading on.

The opening of the Holy Rosary Church in April 1953.

5. A big day

The opening of the Holy Rosary Church in April 1953. Photo: Bill Hawkins

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Sunderland Illuminations in Roker Park in 1952. Photo: Bill Hawkins.

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.

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On duty in North Bridge Street in 1957. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins

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The Gaumont restaurant, Maynards shop and Alexandre in 1961. 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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