And even though those days are confined to the past, we can relive them with these photo memories from the Sunderland Echo archives.
The East End housing block was finally demolished in 1998 as part of a large scale regeneration project
But here’s your chance to relive the past.
In case you missed it;
5. Fun in 1976
Members of Wearabout Theatre Company performed a play called "Willy and the Coal Wallers" in Sunderland. First stop was Burleigh Garth. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Drama in 1976
Another dramatic scene from the show which was performed at Burleigh Garths in 1976. | se
7. Loving the show
These children were loving every minute of the 1976 show which came to their neighbourhood. | se
8. First stop
First stop Burleigh Garth for a performance of "Willy and the Coal Wallers" by the Wearabout Theatre Company. | se