Whether it was the toy department or the cosmetics, clothes or confectionery, it was the ‘must see’ store for many a festive shopper.
But what are your memories of Joplings which closed in 2010 and does our selection of photographs from the Echo archives bring back happy memories?
Take a look and tell us more.
1. Meeting Santa in 2004
The visit of Santa was always a big draw for children and here he is proving as popular as ever in 2004. Photo: JC
2. What a choice of toys in 2009
The window display of toys at Joplings in 2009. Photo: AB
3. Happy memories of 1983
Take a look at this scene from 1983. It shows Empire panto star Nicholas Parsons helping Santa out at a party for 80 youngsters. Were you one of them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. The Joplings Christmas breakfast
The Joplings Christmas breakfast was an annual attraction and here are children enjoying the occasion in December 1986. Photo: Sunderland Echo