Princess Margaret opens Sunderland Civic Centre in 1970. Does this bring back memories?Princess Margaret opens Sunderland Civic Centre in 1970. Does this bring back memories?
Princess Margaret opens Sunderland Civic Centre in 1970. Does this bring back memories?

13 golden memories of Sunderland as it looked in 1970 - but how many scenes do you remember?

We said hello to the Civic Centre and goodbye to the pit ponies in this year.

We welcomed a Sunderland footballing legend and did the same to a leading politician.

It all happened in 1970 and here are 13 reminders of a great year for Wearside, but how many scenes do you remember?

Take a look and get in touch to tell us more.

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