England’s dramatic 1966 World Cup Final victory was broadcast on Channel 4 and viewers also got a chance to donate to the National Emergencies Trust’s (NET) Coronavirus Appeal which provides vital funds to grassroots charities and groups.
But who remembers the scenes in Sunderland which hosted three matches in group 4 as well as the quarter final between Hungary and the Soviet Union?
Here are 13 reminders from the scenes on Wearside. Take a look and why not get in touch with your own memories.
5. Ready to meet the fans
A team of interpreters at Sunderland's General Post Office was being kept busy by the queries of foreign visitors to the World Cup matches. Do you recognise any of them? Photo: SE
7. They had an important role
The team that handled the administrative duties at the Press Centre at Wearmouth Hall and at Roker Park. Seen with George Crow and Mrs P Came, supervisor, are left to right : Rachael Cohen, Pauline Phillipson, Margaret Scott, Coral Maughan, Susan Cramner, Christine Hardy and Margaret Toomey. Photo: Sunderland Echo
