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.
9. Stockton Road at night
Night time In Stockton Road in May 1963. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
10. A launch at night
The floodlit launch of the Llantrisant in November 1957. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
11. Spotlighted in 1950
Floodlit Ewesley Road Methodist Church in October 1950. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
12. Ready for passengers
A Northern General Bus lit up in 1951. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins