Nine autumnal pictures of Bonfire Night in Sunderland from 1950 to 1976

Penny for your Bonfire Night thoughts. We have nine retro photos of November 5 scenes from Sunderland’s past.

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.

5. Enjoying the show in 1968

A big crowd turned up for the bonfire and fireworks show in Sunderland in November 1968. | Bill Hawkins/ Sunderland Antiquarian Society

A silhouetted scene at the Roker fireworks and bonfire display in November 1968. | Bill Hawkins/ Sunderland Antiquarian Society

Look at the turnout of spectators for the show at Roker 56 years ago. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society

A warm glow from the bonfire at the show in November 1968. | Bill Hawkins/ Sunderland Antiquarian Society