Stores galore but were you there on their opening day?Stores galore but were you there on their opening day?
Stores galore but were you there on their opening day?

The day they opened - nine photos of Sunderland stores on their very first day

There is always lots of interest when a new store opens and it is no different in Sunderland.
By Chris Cordner
Published 25th Sep 2021, 04:55 BST

But who remembers the day that Sainsbury’s opened in Wessington Way or Poundland opened in High Street West?

Were you there when Primark opened in The Bridges or Morrisons opened in Castletown. How about B&M in Pallion or Wilkinsons at the Galleries.

Lots of people turned out to watch and perhaps we have got you in the retro picture at one of these store openings.

Take a look.

Lots of people turned out to watch and perhaps we have got you in the retro picture at one of these store openings.

Surrounded by young fans, Sunderland footballer Marco Gabbiadini cut the ribbon to officially open the Lindon House furniture store in Holmeside in 1988.

9. Marco stars in Holmeside

Surrounded by young fans, Sunderland footballer Marco Gabbiadini cut the ribbon to officially open the Lindon House furniture store in Holmeside in 1988. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Do you have memories of being at the grand opening of a store in Sunderland? Tell us more by emailing chris.cordner@jpimedia.co.uk

10. Share your memories

Do you have memories of being at the grand opening of a store in Sunderland? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se

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