Echo readers have been sharing fond memories from their childhood days in Sunderland.Echo readers have been sharing fond memories from their childhood days in Sunderland.
Echo readers have been sharing fond memories from their childhood days in Sunderland.

Jacky White's, Crowtree Leisure Centre and Penshaw Bowl: Your fondest childhood memories of growing up in Sunderland

It’s Throwback Thursday – and this week, we wanted to take a trip back in time to some of your happiest days growing up on Wearside.

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.

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