Seven things you could see in Sunderland in 1973 that you probably can't see today

You could have seen all this on Wearside 50 years ago – but not any more.
By Chris Cordner
Published 19th Mar 2023, 09:03 BST
Updated 19th Mar 2023, 09:04 BST
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How many of these seven sights do you remember from the year when Sunderland made the world take notice.

Their FA Cup glory run captured hearts but how many of these Echo archive scenes do you remember.

When you had to stand up to change TV channel

Life in Sunderland in 1973. It's been 50 years and lots of changes.Life in Sunderland in 1973. It's been 50 years and lots of changes.
Life in Sunderland in 1973. It's been 50 years and lots of changes.
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They were the days of televisions which came without a remote control (you had to get out of your chair to change channel) and fans hanging off scaffold poles just to get a glimpse of their heroes.

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