The Ashbrooke area is in the picture in this 1952 photo. Does it bring back memories?The Ashbrooke area is in the picture in this 1952 photo. Does it bring back memories?
The Ashbrooke area is in the picture in this 1952 photo. Does it bring back memories?

Can you remember when Sunderland neighbourhoods looked like this in times gone by?

The changing face of Sunderland is perhaps never better illustrated than in these photos from times gone by.
By Chris Cordner
Published 10th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2020, 19:36 BST

Take a look at these retro views of streets from across the area. How many do you recognise?

We have reminders of Newcastle Road, Mowbray Road, Chester Road and more.

Look at the changing fashions and types of vehicles in these bygone eras.

Browse through our selection and then get in touch with your own views on these retro scenes.

Ena Thompson conducts pedestrians over a crossing on her High Street to Chester Road "beat". She was pictured in 1968.

1. Ready to cross in 1968

Ena Thompson conducts pedestrians over a crossing on her High Street to Chester Road "beat". She was pictured in 1968. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Who recognises this 1971 scene in Sunderland?

2. Church Street and Dundas Street

Who recognises this 1971 scene in Sunderland? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Back to the 1950s for this view of the east side of Tunstall Road at Valebrook.

3. Tunstall Road in 1954

Back to the 1950s for this view of the east side of Tunstall Road at Valebrook. Photo: se

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An electric clock in Newcastle Road in 1937.

4. Back to the 30s

An electric clock in Newcastle Road in 1937. Photo: se

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