Their last day ... 10 famous Sunderland institutions pictured on their last day before they shut
We said one last goodbye to Debenhams in Sunderland this week – but who remembers all of these final days for famous Wearside institutions?
Here is a collection of photos from the day that shops, pits, factories and Roker Park held their last ever shift.
It is a poignant collection of images including Binns, Wearmouth pit, Crowtree Leisure Centre and one particular Sunderland school.
And we also have a Joplings scene of staff shortly after the store closed.
Take a look and then get in touch to re-live the memories.
And we also have a Joplings scene of staff shortly after the store closed.
9. Waving goodbye at Hylton Road Primary School
Pupils at Hylton Road Primary School, Sunderland, spending their last day at the school before it was demolished in 1982. Did you go to school there?
Photo: se
10. Lending a hand at Joplings
A week after the doors to Joplings closed, staff helped out to remove stock, goods, fixtures and fittings.
Photo: DA
11. Share your memories
Did our photo collection bring back happy memories? Email [email protected] to tell us more.
Photo: se