It has seen everything from air raids in the Second World War to FA Cup homecoming parades. And let’s not forget the dozens of people we got in the picture while our Sunderland Echo photographers captured it all.
Here are 13 memories from the street. See how many you remember.
9. Bede school
A view of Bede School in Sunderland which was pictured in October 1985. | se
10. Talk to the petrol pump
Motorist Gary Leonard with the new talking pump at Foxcover filling station in Durham Road. Tell us if you remember this from 1987. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. Haway back to 1992
Durham Road at the old Prospect Hotel and fans were waiting to welcome the Sunderland team which reached the FA Cup Final in 1992. Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. A colourful fundraiser from Alan
Alan Place had his moustache and beard dyed different colours for Children in Need in 2005. Gemma Clarke, of Reds Hair and Beauty Salon in East Herrington performed the task. | se Photo: TY