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.placeholder image
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

9 things you just don't see in Sunderland any more including bubble cars, clackers and TV valves

You just don’t see them any more on Wearside - unless you can tell us differently.

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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