But perhaps some of the most recognisable are those which remind us of the great shops of yesteryear.
He has kindly shared images with us of everything from the Blacketts record bar to the Joplings sweet section where you even got your own mini basket to gather your favourite treats.
Who remembers the Blacketts furniture department or the fashion shows at Joplings? We have them all.
Bill is a member of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and has shared hundreds of images with the Sunderland Echo.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
If you’ve got shop memories, contact Chris Cordner on [email protected]
Who remembers the Blacketts furniture department or the fashion shows at Joplings? We have them all.