We had Crowtree for the baths and ice skating, Josephs for toys, Hogans for a refreshing drink and Greensleeves for a spot of fine dining.
There was Fine Fare for shopping and Bentleys nightclub for a a night of disco fun. Here they all are again in 19 Sunderland Echo archive memories.
In case you missed it;
9. Opening day in 1984
Sunderland's new open-air market was officially opened by the Mayor, Cllr George Elliott on September 13, 1984 Fellow dignitaries and stallholder Ben Cooney were also pictured. | se
10. A 1984 view of Greensleeves
Greensleeves bistro in Sunderland was ready to welcome customers in 1984. Did you love a trip? | se
11. Sticking together in 1985
Miners and their families mingle ahead of the return to work at the end of the strike in March 1985. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. Winter in Barclay Court
A chilly day in February 1986 when the Sunderland Echo photographer got these views of Barclay Court. | se