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.

9. Pictured in 1970

West Park Congregational Church in Stockton Road in 1970. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

St Annes RC Church in Pennywell is pictured in July 1963. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

Bartram Street Church in Fulwell was in the picture in May 1971. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins

A view of the Robert Street Independent Methodist Church pictured 50 years ago this month. | User (UGC) Photo: Bill Hawkins