Putting 1971 in the spotlight. How many of these scenes do you remember?Putting 1971 in the spotlight. How many of these scenes do you remember?
Putting 1971 in the spotlight. How many of these scenes do you remember?

All this happened on Wearside in 1971 - the year this headline-hitting Sunderland cobblers business opened up

They’re calling it a day after 51 years of running a business in Sunderland.
By Chris Cordner
Published 6th Sep 2022, 17:49 BST

So here is a tribute to John and Jean Hibbert with a look back on what was happening in 1971, the year that they opened up Wear U Well While U Wait cobblers and key cutting, in Borough Road.

John, 74, from Ryhope, bade a fond farewell to his loyal customers for the very last time at the weekend, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

Enjoy your retirement with a look back at all these Sunderland Echo headlines from 51 years ago.

Joe Matthews at the Grand Hotel in its final days in 1971.

1. Grand memories

Joe Matthews at the Grand Hotel in its final days in 1971. Photo: se

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The day of decimal coins arrived in February 1971. Remember it?

2. Ready for a new system

The day of decimal coins arrived in February 1971. Remember it? Photo: se

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Taking a look at the Civic Centre in 1971.

3. A Civic Centre scene

Taking a look at the Civic Centre in 1971. Photo: se

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Pictured in the River Wear Commissioners' Dry Dock are the no 3 Gates, which were undergoing repairs in 1971.

4. Vital work in the yards

Pictured in the River Wear Commissioners' Dry Dock are the no 3 Gates, which were undergoing repairs in 1971. Photo: se

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