15 photos of Park Lane market in Sunderland but were you pictured in these nostalgic scenes?

It was once a bustling scene of activity and here are 15 reminders of Park Lane market in its heyday.

We have delved into the Echo archives to find these reminders of the Sunderland market in years gone by.

We are sharing them with you after news emerged of plans to bring in the bulldozers in favour of new uses for the site.

Perhaps you are pictured in one of these bygone scenes from 1984, 1987, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2014.

Or maybe you can spot someone you know.

Have we included a photo of your favourite stall? Take a look through our selection and then get in touch to share your memories.

13. A lovely reminder of 2005

Sweet Home Alabama is pictured in this 2005 view. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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14. A scene from more than 30 years ago

Park Lane Market in July 1987 and the shoppers are out in force. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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15. The official opening

Sunderland's new open-air market was officially opened in 1984 by the Mayor, Councillor George Elliott. The Mayor and Mayoress are pictured with Neil Wright, a director of the the developers, Cameron Hall and Ben Cooney, one of the stall holders. Photo: Sunderland Echo