We are taking a look at them in our nostalgia pages, starting with this selection of images from the Hendon area.
We delved into the Sunderland Echo archives to find photographs from the 1940s onwards including wartime scenes, the docks and the beach.
Take a look and see if they bring back memories.
What do you remember most about Hendon in times gone by? Get in touch and tell us more.
5. On the beach in the 1950s
Hendon beach and cliff is pictured in August 1953. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Hoping for a catch
A group of sea anglers undeterred by heavy seas and flying spray in their bid to catch codling from the South Dock, Hendon in 1974. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Looking down the street
A view of Villette Road in 1959. Does this bring back memories? Photo: SE
8. Christmas funn in 1974
George O'Cain, leader of Hendon Advice Centre Over 60 Club, with some of the members after their Christmas treat dinner in 1974. Photo: Sunderland Echo