The people of Hartlepool and East Durham showed their love for the Mecca bingo charity appeal in 2008. They sent in Valentine cards in their dozens. Remember this?The people of Hartlepool and East Durham showed their love for the Mecca bingo charity appeal in 2008. They sent in Valentine cards in their dozens. Remember this?
The people of Hartlepool and East Durham showed their love for the Mecca bingo charity appeal in 2008. They sent in Valentine cards in their dozens. Remember this?

Love is in the air but how many of these 15 retro Sunderland Valentine scenes do you remember?

We love to step back in time especially when the retro reminder has a romantic touch.
By Chris Cordner
Published 11th Feb 2020, 16:45 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2020, 23:01 BST

So how about a look back at these Sunderland scenes with a Valentine theme? We have 15 photos to show great February 14 events over the years.

Whether it was hugs for charity, releasing balloons or putting your love into meals for pensioners, we have got reminders of it all.

Take a look and see how many of these Valentine events you remember.

What could be better than settling down with your favourite book. In 2007, the Central Library in Hartlepool encouraged people to come along and find their ideal book.

1. Don't you just love a good read

What could be better than settling down with your favourite book. In 2007, the Central Library in Hartlepool encouraged people to come along and find their ideal book. Photo: LH

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Lovely memories from 12 years ago where the British Heart Foundation launched its campaign to encourage people to raise money for the worthy cause. Remember this? CATCHLINE HM0208VALENTINEHEART

2. Heartfelt love in 2008

Lovely memories from 12 years ago where the British Heart Foundation launched its campaign to encourage people to raise money for the worthy cause. Remember this? CATCHLINE HM0208VALENTINEHEART Photo: LH

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A Valentine angel pictured in Peterlee in 2005 but can you tell us more about the event?

3. Love was in the air in 2005

A Valentine angel pictured in Peterlee in 2005 but can you tell us more about the event? Photo: MH

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The PDSA charity shop in Peterlee had a window devoted to a Valentine's theme in 2007.

4. Helping a charity in 2007

The PDSA charity shop in Peterlee had a window devoted to a Valentine's theme in 2007. Photo: LH

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