Wearside Echoes: See who you know in these Sunderland pictures from 1972

There's nothing better than a trip down memory lane.
By Debra Fox
Published 6th Apr 2019, 15:09 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2019, 15:14 BST

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Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.
Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.

So today we're rolling back the clock to 1972 to look at some Sunderland pictures from the vaults.

Can you remember what you were up to in 1972? Think back to your favourite moments of this year, and see what we have to share in our retro pictures.

Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.
Fulwell youngsters improve their French by buying and selling goods at the 'French shop' in the school in 1972.
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We take a look back at children attending Commercial Road Junior and Fulwell schools, as they took a trip to London and visited a French stall.

See if you can spot anyone you recognise in this week's pictures.

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If you have any ideas for a nostalgia feature, contact our Wearside Echoes correspondent Chris Cordner via email here. You can also visit our dedicated nostalgia Facebook group here.

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