Did you love the record bar in Blacketts or adore the hair salon in Binns? How about the self service sweet bar in Joplings?
If you loved to shop in the former department stores of Sunderland, we’ve got lots of reminders of those good old days.
And we have got Bill Hawkins, from the Sunderland Antiquarian Society, to thank for compiling this super set of images.
The society, which was founded in 1900, holds extensive archives which were amassed and donated by the people of Sunderland.
To find out more, interested people should visit the Antiquarian Society’s Facebook page or its website which is at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
And to apply to become a member, email [email protected]
5. Sounds good in Blacketts
The Record Bar At Blacketts High Street store in 1962. Note the 12-inch LPs for only 16 shillings and ninepence. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
6. Sweets anyone?
The self service sweet bar at Joplings in John Street in 1965. Did you love a visit and what was your favourite sweet? Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
7. A star in Blacketts
TV presenter Cathy McGowan At Blacketts. It's back to February 1967 for this view. Photo: Bill Hawkins
8. The latest furniture
The furniture department in Blacketts in 1963. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Bill Hawkins