The last days at all of these places but how many do you remember?The last days at all of these places but how many do you remember?
The last days at all of these places but how many do you remember?

9 photos of Wearside schools, shops and pits on the last day before they closed

From Binns to Wearmouth Colliery – they are all part of Sunderland’s history.

Echo photographers were there to capture the scenes on the last day of these institutions, from Hylton Road Primary School to Joplings.

And here is the proof. We have 9 archive photos which show the end of an era.

There is everything from shoppers grabbing one last bargain to children enjoying a final runaround in the school playground.

Did you work in one of the pits or shops we have featured? Take a look through our selection and then get in touch to tell us more.

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