Mecca memories in a retro tribute to the Sunderland bingo venue

Mecca memories in a retro tribute to the Sunderland bingo venue

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 6th Apr 2023, 16:52 BST

Updated 6th Apr 2023, 16:52 BST

Grab your seats for these memories from the Mecca in Holmeside.

Bingo is a pastime which is loved by thousands and the Mecca holds a place in many people's hearts.

So let's see if we can get a full house with these photos from the Echo archives.

Lovely Jubilee memories

A look back at great scenes from the Mecca over the years.

placeholder image — A look back at great scenes from the Mecca over the years.

Were you one of the staff who raised money for a Marie Curie cancer appeal in 2011, or who got dressed up for the Jubilee celebrations in 2012.

Read more: Sunderland on film in the 1970s

Perhaps you were among the punters who had special Friday the 13th bingo cards in 2012.

Heritage on show in 2004

A right royal do helped raise funds for the Marie Curie charity when staff at Mecca Bingo dressed up for Jubilee Day in 2012. Pictured are ( left to right) Alan Robson, Ian Cheal and John Lloyd.

placeholder image — A right royal do helped raise funds for the Marie Curie charity when staff at Mecca Bingo dressed up for Jubilee Day in 2012. Pictured are ( left to right) Alan Robson, Ian Cheal and John Lloyd.

Were you there when a model organ went on show as part of a heritage day in 2004. These are just some of the archive views we have of the bingo hall.

Which bingo hall has been your favourite over the years and would you like to see it on video?

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