If you loved to shop in the former department stores of Sunderland, we’ve got lots of reminders of those good old days.
And we have got Bill Hawkins from the Sunderland Antiquarian Society to thank for compiling this super set of images. If you want to find out more, get on down to the Antiquarians on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9.30am at their base in Douro Terrace.
1. Sweets galore at Joplings
The self service sweet bar at Joplings in John Street in 1965. Did you love a visit and what was your favourite sweet? Photo: Bill Hawkins
2. So stylish at Binns
The Binns Hair and Beauty salon in 1990. Photo: Bill Hawkins
3. Beat The Budget
Remember Beat The Budget At Joplings? Here's a scene from it in 1975. Photo: Bill Hawkins
4. Exhibition time at Joplings
All the latest gadgets at this 1974 exhibition in Joplings. Photo: Bill Hawkins