A Feast of archive photos from Houghton as we get ready for a festival of fun

It promises to be a colourful splash of music, dancing and novelty cars and takes place on October 8, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

And if that’s not enough of a temptation to get along to the Feast this year, perhaps these retro scenes will help.

We have 9 of them and they show everything from stilt walkers to bagpipe players as we focus on the parade and the opening ceremony.

Have a look and enjoy this retro tribute to a great event.