9 retro photos from Ryhope at Christmas. We've got Santa, lights and angelic choirs

Let it snow! And while it is, let’s have a look at Ryhope at Christmas in years gone by.

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.

5. Thinking of others in 2004

Ryhope Junior School pupils did a wonderful job in collecting for the Operation Christmas Child Appeal 18 years ago. Photo: TC

St Patrick's RC Primary School choir sang carols for an appreciative audience 7 years ago. Remember this? Photo: Tim Richardson

Ryhope Village's living Christmas Tree is admired by committee members Cris Hope, Ron Hope and Chris Laverick 7 years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson

Pupils of St Patricks RC Church School Ryhope in one of the scenes from their Nativity in 1979. Recognise anyone? Photo: Sunderland Echo