Pictures show changing face of Fawcett Street in Sunderland

Fawcett Street is one of the main streets in Sunderland city centre, and for some it is '˜the main street'.
Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.
Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.

This week we have e dug deep into our picture archive for this selection showing Fawcett Street’s changes through the 1970s.

We are all familiar with the demolition of the much-loved Sunderland Town Hall, which was demolished in 1971.

Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.
Fawcett Street pictured in August 1979.
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But what about other changes as we walk along Fawcett Street and see popular shops Binns, Woolworths, Northern Goldsmiths.

Did you have a particular shop that was your favourite, and why?

In the early ‘70s the Sunderland Echo reported “Plans are afoot to restore Fawcett Street to some of its former glory as a shopping thoroughfare.

“A facelift of the shop front and facades is planned by Sunderland Corporation and the comments of shop-owners are being sought for the plan.”

Do you recognise yourself in the crowds congratulating the 1973 FA Cup winners as they parade down Fawcett Street?

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