Nine reminders of a day at Sunderland's Burleigh Garth in 1976 - do you remember these times?

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 30th Apr 2022, 04:55 GMT

It was an area of Sunderland which is confined to history but still has a place in the hearts of many.

The Garths will be remembered by lots of Wearside people and we are putting the spotlight on one day in 1976.

It was the day when a theatre company performed a play at Burleigh Garths.

It certainly attracted an audience but were you in the picture? Take a look.

A performance of Willy and the Coal Wallers at Burleigh Garth. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Echo

What a great show. Did you get to see it? Photo: Sunderland Echo

Did you live at Burleigh Garth at the time of this show? Photo: se

The Wearabout Theatre Company giving a 1976 performance. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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