And when we asked Echo followers to share their own recollections, they responded in style.
We posted a series of photos from Bill Hawkins from the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and wondered if they would bring back memories.
They did and here they are – all taken from the recollections of members of the Echo’s Facebook nostalgia page called Wearside Echoes.
Take a look and see if yours are included.
1. Redby School in 1963
Freda Fairley recognised this 1963 photo and said: "I went to Redby Infant School, then Fulwell School. I left when I was 14 years old and moved away after when I got a job at J Jones in the town."
And Rosemary Abram told us: "I started attending Redby Infants School 1st September 1952. My little sister was born that day, too. After school surprise!" Photo: Bill Hawkins
2. Diamond Hall Juniors
Nev Hepple went to Diamond Hall Juniors between 1968 and 1971. Did you go there? Photo: Bill Hawkins
3. Commercial Road School
Wendy Langton was among the former pupils of Commercial Road School. Were you? Photo: Bill Hawkins
4. Thorney Close Comprehensive
Micky Loughlin went to Thorney Close Secondary Modern School in the 1970s and said it was 'a great school to attend. It had massive grounds. Miss my school days." Photo: Bill Hawkins