More than 200 Echo readers got in touch on our Facebook page to share their fondest memories of childhood days in Sunderland – from a trip to Crowtree Leisure centre, to a visit from the pop man.
You told stories of summer holidays spent at the beach, the smell of hops on a trip into town and countless days spent playing out with pals.
We’ve searched through our archives to unearth some pictures of your favourite things. Check out our round-up and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
5. Penshaw Bowl
Claire Mallam Watson said: "Going to Penshaw Monument with my family at Easter to roll paste eggs down the hill. Happy days." Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. High Street Baths
Raymond Polley said: "Loved the High Street baths every Saturday morning, get a joystick before we went in, me and my mate." Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Vaux Brewery
Nicola Shaverin said: "The smell of the brewery hops, every time we went into the city centre." Photo: JPI Media
8. Lambton Lion Club
Tracy Lovegrove said: "Lambton Lion Park, the travelling circus, the museum and its library, the beaches, the zoo, the leisure centre." Photo: SE