Will you be sleighed by our selection of retro Sunderland reindeer photos?
We are walking in a winter wonderland with a wonderful selection of reindeer photos.
By Chris Cordner
Published 24th Dec 2019, 11:45 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2019, 11:45 BST
We have unearthed nine photos of Prancer, Cookie, Nutmeg, Twinkle, Byron, Hornet and more – all meeting the public on visits to Wearside.
Sadly, there’s no Rudolph in our selection but we hope you love our retro reindeer photos.
1. Frosty gets a warm reception
Frosty the Reindeer visiting Lumley Junior School in 2013. Were you one of the pupils pictured? Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
2. Christmas in 2008
The Sunderland Yuletide Wishes event in 2008. It featured Santa's parade where reindeers stole the show on the route along Fawcett Street and John Street. Photo: PB
3. Twinkle is a little star in 2009
Twinkle the reindeer with handler Nicole Jenkinson at 'Down At The Farm' ten years ago. Photo: PB
4. Father Christmas and his helpers
Reindeers trotted into the Castle Dene Shopping Centre in Peterlee in 1998 with Father Christmas at the reins. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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