From farm work in the 1950s to beach days in the late 1970s. Then all the way through to an MP visit and a charity event in 2010.
We’ve got reminders of all of them – and everything in between.
Take a look and see if you can see something you remember from Whitburn over the years.
5. Beach fun
Beachgoers enjoying a summers day in Whitburn Beach in May 1979 in their 70s attire and even bringing their cars onto the beach. Can you remember cars being allowed on Whitburn Beach? Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. MP visit for Whitburn School
David Miliband, MP for South Shields at the time, meeting pupils and staff while officially opening Whitburn School. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Overlooking Cleadon Hills
Curator Alastair Yule met with visitors during an open day at Whitburn Mill. Photo: Tom Yeoman
8. Fun with firefighters
Students from Whitburn Village School enjoyed a visit from Sunderland North fire Station. Photo: Angela Burn