When was the last time you saw a television in Sunderland where you had to change channels using a dial?
And who remembers their car chugging off to a dodgy start on a morning while you tried to master the choke?
This is one of those “I remember that!’” stories about the things you just don’t see any more in Sunderland. Have a look and come forward with your own suggestions by emailing [email protected]
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1. Struggling with the choke
Blandford Street in 1961 with plenty of parked cars on either side of the road. Tell us if you remember the struggles to get your car's choke working properly. | se
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2. Sunderland - BRC (Before remote controls)
Before remote controls, there was a time when you had to get out of your chair and change the television channel with a dial on the TV. | se
3. Bubble cars
Bubble cars were a definite hit in the 1960s. This one, advertised in 1962, did 95 miles per gallon and you could get 20 miles of motoring for a shilling! | se
4. Half day Wednesdays
Half day closing for shops on a Wednesday. We take a trip to Olive Street in 1979 for this picture. | se