

All of these photos were taken in Sunderland and County Durham in 1960: How many scenes do you remember?
It’s hard to believe that 60 years have passed since these photos were taken.
By Chris Cordner
Published 14th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST
Farringdon flats, a Sunderland cat show and the end of a railway line are included in this collection.
But how many of these pictures from 1960 can you recognise? And what are your own memories of Wearside six decades ago?
Take a look through the selection and then get in touch to tell us more.

1. Hard at work at the College of Art
Students busy at fabric printing at Sunderland College of Art in November 1960. Were you a student there? Photo: Sunderland Echo


3. Christmas shopping in 1960
Shoppers in Fawcett Street in December 1960. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: se

4. Roker Park Lake
Members of canoe clubs in the North East started a course for young enthusiasts on Roker Park Lake in September 1960. Were you among them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
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