They were a time when bonfires were built high, fireworks lit up Wearside, and locals turned out to enjoy displays from 1950 to 1976.
Re-live the memories which come to us thanks to Bill Hawkins and Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
1. Remember remember - 9 Sunderland bonfire and fireworks scenes
Bonfire and fireworks displays which grabbed our attention from the 1950s to the 1970s. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society
2. Retro on Roker Pier
Look at this fantastic reminder of the fireworks show on Roker Pier in November 1950. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society
3. Lighting up the Roker sky
Another stunning view of fireworks at Roker Pier in a look back at November 1950. | Bill Hawkins/ Sunderland Antiquarian Society
4. Josephs in the 1950s
A wide range of fireworks on sale at Josephs in Sunderland in October 1952. | Bill Hawkins/ Sunderland Antiquarian Society
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