Never mind Black Friday, who remembers these great places for festive shopping in Sunderland in the 1980s?
In the days long before Black Friday, where would you have gone festive shopping in Sunderland?
Was your go-to place for a bargain one of the 1980s shops which we have included in this archive feature?
We have Harrisons, Binns, Josephs, the Book Loft and Park Lane market for you to peruse through.
What about Chartz Records or British Home Stores?
We have all these and more in our retro collection.
What about Chartz Records or British Home Stores?
5. Retro at Rediffusion
A selection of video equipment was available at one of Rediffusion Ltd, branches, in Fawcett Street in 1981. Was that a Christmas treat you would have loved?
Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Handbags and more in Park Lane
A December 1982 view of Park Lane with a handbag shop in the foreground and Books Fashions further down the street.
Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. A new TV from Lynns
Part of the new showroom of Thomas Lynn in 1982. Does it bring back memories?
Photo: Sunderland Echo