Keith Harris and Orville are pictured saying hello to the residents at Washington Wildfowl Park in 1986.Keith Harris and Orville are pictured saying hello to the residents at Washington Wildfowl Park in 1986.
Keith Harris and Orville are pictured saying hello to the residents at Washington Wildfowl Park in 1986.

What a year for famous visitors - all these came to Sunderland and County Durham in 1986

It was quite a year on Wearside for welcoming well-known faces.
By Chris Cordner
Published 2nd Jun 2020, 07:00 BST

Back in 1986, everyone from royalty to television celebrities came to town but how many of them can you remember?

We have nine scenes to refresh your memories. See how many you can recall.

Prince Charles at the Venture Centre, Thomas Street, in February 1986. Remember this?

1. Prince Charles in Sunderland

Prince Charles at the Venture Centre, Thomas Street, in February 1986. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Back to February 1986 for this scene. Can anyone tell us more about Richard Attenborough's visit to the area?

2. Richard Attenborough in Washington

Back to February 1986 for this scene. Can anyone tell us more about Richard Attenborough's visit to the area? Photo: SE

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Farringdon children look pleased to meet Midge Ure in November 1986. Remember this?

3. A star in their midst

Farringdon children look pleased to meet Midge Ure in November 1986. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Princess Anne talks to some of the hundreds of children cheering her outside Pallion Milestones Centre in February 1986.

4. A royal visitor

Princess Anne talks to some of the hundreds of children cheering her outside Pallion Milestones Centre in February 1986. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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