National Mackem Day – a chance to be loud and proud about all of the things that make Sunderland special – is celebrated every August, and we wanted to raise a glass to the city’s most valuable asset; the people who live and work here.
From coal mining and shipbuilding to factory work and retail, we take a look back at the days of some Wearside employers and applaud the people at the helm of the business.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in our round-up, and see which places spark memories for you. Join in with more retro discussion on our Facebook group, Wearside Echoes, here.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in our round-up, and see which places spark memories for you. Join in with more retro discussion on our Facebook group, Wearside Echoes, here.