Retro

We all know what happened at Wembley 21 years ago – but what else do you remember about Sunderland in May 1998?

Ahh the memories!

So sad but so evocative of a time gone by.

An impressive 32,000 Wearside Echoes followers get our thanks for their amazing response to an archive photograph from 41 years ago.

A school which is celebrating 360 years of learning is appealing for former pupils to come forward – including those from Wearside.

A French village and the Sunderland Echo have helped to pay a moving tribute to a war hero from Wearside.

While the Wear made a massive contribution to the UK’s merchant shipbuilding output during both world wars, a significant number of naval vessels were also launched.

The 1970s shopping experience gets our attention today.

The drama, excitement and – hopefully – elation of the play-off semi-finals is almost upon us.

Alan Thompson’s cinema memories are comprehensive, colourful and compelling.

Want to know about Sunderland cinemas of the past? Alan Thompson is the man to ask.

It’s shopping time in Wearside Echoes and we’re heading back into the past for our Sunderland retail experience.

Today we are striking a happy note with our selection of jazz band pictures.

The halcyon days of shipbuilding on Wearside may be long gone but that doesn’t stop thousands of people from remembering those great times.

Strike! We’re turning our minds back to 1970 and memories of a sport which will hopefully have you bowled over.