Susan Cuthbertson, the head teacher of Grangetown Primary School, is pictured with pupils 17 years ago when the new school was due to be completed. Does this bring back happy memories?Susan Cuthbertson, the head teacher of Grangetown Primary School, is pictured with pupils 17 years ago when the new school was due to be completed. Does this bring back happy memories?
Susan Cuthbertson, the head teacher of Grangetown Primary School, is pictured with pupils 17 years ago when the new school was due to be completed. Does this bring back happy memories?

So many memories of Grangetown events over the years - but how many do you recall?

Store scenes, Brownies galore and factory workers. We have got them all in this look back at events in Grangetown from times gone by.
By Chris Cordner
Published 16th Mar 2020, 16:45 BST

We delved into the Echo archives to find 13 photos which should hopefully bring back happy memories.

Are you pictured on the horse and carriage, playing the bagpipes or putting together a junior newspaper?

They’re all in our photo spread but you can find out more by taking a look through for yourself.

A celebration at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown, in memory of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and there to celebrate were members of the Sunderland Guides and Brownies.

1. So many faces in 1998

A celebration at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown, in memory of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and there to celebrate were members of the Sunderland Guides and Brownies. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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The talent Contest at the Alexandra Pub, Grangetown in April 1995. Recognise anyone you know?

2. Lots of talent in 1995

The talent Contest at the Alexandra Pub, Grangetown in April 1995. Recognise anyone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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These pupils at Grangetown Primary School did not miss a day's schooling during the academic year. Are you in the picture?

3. Top attenders in 1998

These pupils at Grangetown Primary School did not miss a day's schooling during the academic year. Are you in the picture? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Lauren Stokoe, left, taking part in The Big Sum at Asda with her friends from Grangetown Primary School joining in. Remember this?

4. It all adds up in 2000

Lauren Stokoe, left, taking part in The Big Sum at Asda with her friends from Grangetown Primary School joining in. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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