27 reminders of Binns in Sunderland - from the spiral staircase to the Christmas parade

By Chris Cordner

Published 8th Aug 2019, 16:45 BST

Updated 16th Aug 2019, 10:24 BST

It was one of Sunderland’s biggest shopping favourites and a visit to Binns was an absolute must at Christmas.

Today, we take a look back at the high street favourite with 27 reminders of the department store which closed in 1993.

So whether it’s the spiral staircase which brings back memories or the fashion department, take a look.

Perhaps it was the New Year sales, the window displays or the annual festive parade.

Whatever your reason for taking a look, why not browse through our reminder of a Sunderland favourite.

. The toy department

Look at the fun you could have in the toy department in 1980. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE

A view from 1980 showing the Binns Christmas windows. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo

A view from 1980 showing the Binns Christmas windows. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo

Here's the spiral staircase pictured in 1963. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo

Going through the stock on the last day in January 1993. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE

The December sales from 1976 and the shoe department was a big attraction. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo