A nostalgic look at Sunderland's churches through the decades - how many of these bring back memories?

Historic views of Wearside churches are in the spotlight today.

And it’s all thanks to Bill Hawkins of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society who has shared this great selection of images.

Whether it was for harvest festivals, Sunday schools, or other occasions, Bill has shared 15 photographs with us.

If these scenes have whet your appetite for more Wearside history, get along to the Antiquarian Society for more.

The Society’s base in Douro Terrace is open between 9.30am and noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

5. Wilmore St Congregational Church April 1969

Wilmore Street Congregational Church in pictured in 1969. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

St Peters Presbyterian Church in St Marks Road gets our attention in this 1970 view. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

R.Douthwaite's in the foreground of this photo showing Sorley Street Congregational Church in 1970. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

St Aidens Church in Ryhope Road gets the attention of the photographer in 1971. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins