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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5. Bus conductors
Bus conductors are fondly remembered by many. Here is William Glendenning from Southwick testing a new style of ticket machine in 1952. | se
6. TVs with valves and tubes
A television set on display in the window of a furniture store in 1956. Tell us if you remember the days of valves and tubes in your telly. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Cassettes and tapes
Mix tapes being sold in 1998. We're sure you will have memories of cassette decks, including in your car. (Photo by Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. The pound note
A 'Series A' Bank of England one pound note, which ceased to be legal tender in May 1962. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images