From Mowbray Park to Roker and Seaburn to Whitburn, you certainly made the most of Bank Holidays in years gone by.
Have fun - and remember to get in touch if these Echo archive scenes from 1929 to 2011 bring back happy memories.
1. Holiday moments from Wearside
11 photos to show how Bank Holiday fun was enjoyed by all on Wearside from 1929 onwards. | se
2. Flat caps and wind shelters
Life on the beach looked a lot different for sunseekers at Seaburn in 1929. | se
3. Taking the tram
Hot water from the cafe and a ride on the tram - all part of life at the seaside in 1951. | se
4. Tackling the breeze in 1975
We've all been there. This sunseeker was getting to grips with a wind breaker in August 1975. | se
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