And for some areas of the North East, the snow is delightful. It is back for the first time this winter.
We thought it was a great chance to remind you of these wintry scenes from decades ago, all provided to us courtesy of Bill Hawkins from the Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
We have photos from Ettrick Grove and East Herrington. We have children sledging and a gritter out in Farringdon. Re-live the snowtime memories.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
To share your own Wearside memories, contact Chris Cordner on [email protected]
1. Winter in 1963
Police officer in Ettrick Grove pictured in 1963. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: UGC
2. Silksworth Road at Farringdon
A 1965 view of Silksworth Road. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: UGC
3. Playing in the snow
Sledging in the Sunderland snow of 1942. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: SE
4. Durham Road
Durham Road at East Herrington in 1963. Photo: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill hawkins