From Laurie London to The Beatles and Marlene Dietrich to Margaret Lockwood, we welcomed them all to Sunderland.
Have a look at our star line-up and tell us if you have met a celebrity on their travels.
5. Fab in 1963
The Beatles at the Empire Theatre on one of their three visits to Sunderland in 1963. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Margaret Lockwood at Sunderland Empire Novembr 1965 old ref number 32 3888 Wedneday Retro 1965 Pictured with actress Margaret Lockwood who was appearing in "An Ideal Husband" , Mavis Taylor of Hartlepool and David Ratcliffe of Hylton Castle, principals in the Empire Theatre Society's Christmas production of Peter Pan. see Monday November 8 1965
Margaret Lockwood was appearing in "An Ideal Husband" at the Empire Theatre in 1965, and was pictured with two young stars of that year's pantomime. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Fall in love again with Marlene
Marlene Dietrich arrived at Newcatle Airport en route for Sunderland in 1966. She was appearing at Sunderland Empire and staying in a suite at the Roker Hotel. Photo: se
8. A hit at Atkinsons
The Bachelors visited Atkinsons shop in Sunderland in 1967 and were surrounded by fans. Photo: SE
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