We’ve gone all festive with a look at 9 great scenes from Christmases past in Ryhope.
There’s Christmas lights being switched on in 2015 and 2016, Santa and his elves turning up 7 years ago, and carol singing at Cherry Knowle in 1974.
Want to see more? Join us for a journey into the past.
1. Arriving in style in 2015
Community spirit in Ryhope Village at the switch-on of the Christmas tree lights 7 years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson
2. Faces aglow in 2014
Kira Ross (left) and Bethany Buckley showing family friends, twims Karter and Keisha Wilson (4) the Ryhope Village Christmas tree in 2014. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
3. Starring in 1985
Ryhope Infant School pupils in a scene from their Christmas concert 37 years ago. Recognise anyone? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Beautiful singing in 2014
Pupils from St. Paul's School, Ryhope singing for visitors at the Hopewood Park Hospital Christmas fair in 2014. Photo: Picture by Kerin Brady