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That age old tradition of carol singing: But is it a dying door-to-door trend?

We’re wishing you a merry Christmas with nine of the most festive carol singing scenes from Sunderland’s past.

From the East End in 1973 to Penshaw in 2014, we have four decades of nostalgic views.

They all show people out and about in Sunderland in fine voice, and we’re asking ‘has the tradition of carol singing at people’s front doors died out’.

While you ponder on that one, enjoy these great Echo archive photos.

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