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]
5. Chester Road in 1970
Chester Road looking west 51 years ago. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
6. A Millfield scene from 51 years ago
Derelict Millfield Station in 1970. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
7. A class line-up
A class at Thorney Close Secondary Modern in the 1969 - 1970 era. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
8. A Pallion scene from 1970
St Luke's Church Pallion in 1970. Has this scene changed much? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins