The last Grangetown bound tram in Southwick. Who remembers the trams in Sunderland.placeholder image
The last Grangetown bound tram in Southwick. Who remembers the trams in Sunderland.

Can you believe how much Sunderland has changed since these photos from 1950

What a difference!

It’s 70 years since the Echo’s photographers captured these scenes on the streets, docks and buildings of Sunderland.

They show just how different life was back in 1950 even though it is in living memory of thousands of Wearsiders.

But how many of these scenes do you remember? Take a look and get in touch with your memories.

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