But there are always Sunderland Echo photographs to give you a reminder of life on Wearside in times gone by.
Here is a reminder of Sunderland in 1965, showing everything from a newly built station to housing taking shape at Gilley Law.
How about a flashback to a long gone bar and a reminder of the shopping scene.
It’s all here in our retro feature.
How about a flashback to a long gone bar and a reminder of the shopping scene.
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