We danced as Middle of the Road sang Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep and watched The Onedin Line and the Generation Game on television.
We are talking about the early 1970s and meanwhile in Sunderland, you could well have spotted all of these sights in town. There’s concrete houses, a Busy-Bees Club, a derelict station, a familiar pub and more.
But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look through our photo collection which was kindly shared with us by Bill Hawkins.
We thank Bill for another great collection of images. Bill is a member of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society. To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
To share your own memories of Wearside’s past, contact Chris Cordner on [email protected]
1. A busy scene in Crowtree Road
Buses galore in Crowtree Road in 1971. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
2. Who remembers the Busy-Bees?
Members of Sunderland's Busy-Bees in the 1970s. Who can tell us more? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: NOP SUPPLIED
3. A distinctive scene in 1970
The concrete houses in Spelter Works Road pictured in July 1970. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
4. A picture of the Ryhope Band
The Ryhope Colliey Band pictured in May 1971. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins