Sunderland paid its respects to businessman John Hays on the day of his funeral.Sunderland paid its respects to businessman John Hays on the day of his funeral.
Sunderland paid its respects to businessman John Hays on the day of his funeral.

In pictures: Mourners turn out in Sunderland to say final goodbye to John Hays

Hundreds lined the streets to say their farewells to a much-loved Sunderland businessman.

Staff of Hays Travel were joined by many others as the funeral procession of the business’s founder made its way past the company’s Keel Square office.

The night before his funeral, landmarks across the city had been lit up in blue and orange, the company’s colours, in tribute.