9 photos showing how Sunderland and County Durham looked 40 years ago this month
Sunny August is here and so are 9 archive Echo photos to remind you of August days on Wearside.
Every one of these retro images comes from Sunderland and County Durham as it looked 40 years ago this month.
We’ve got the Sunderland team lining up for a pre-season photo with the likes of Ally McCoist, Nick Pickering and Gary Rowell in the picture.
We have carnival scenes, snooker in the Downhill Workingmen’s Club and the opening of the new Hintons store at Fulwell.
But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look through our photo collection and re-live the memories.
1. A classy line-up
There's only one Gary Rowell but there's Colin West, Stan Cummins, Barry Venison and plenty more stars to recognise in this image.
Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Daniel takes the honours
Daniel Steven Anderson won the Wearside's bonniest baby at the Sunderland Carnival in 1982 and here he is pictured with mum, Glynis.
Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Over at the club
Downhill Working Mens Club 40 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories?
Photo: Sunderland Echo