Faces from the East End Carnival in the 1970s as we rewind back to Sunderland's past

Ice cream, jazz bands, floats: The East End at its best

By Chris Cordner

Published 5th Sep 2023, 14:49 BST

What a day that must have been in the East End.

Carnival day in 1976 was full of activity and local characters and the Sunderland Echo was there to capture it all for posterity.

Re-live the memories of the jazz band parade, fancy dress floats and horse back rides.

All these people were pictured at the East End Carnival in 1976.

1. In the carnival spirit

All these people were pictured at the East End Carnival in 1976.

Bella Gent, 76, waves from one of the floats during the procession.

2. Back in time with Bella

Bella Gent, 76, waves from one of the floats during the procession.

Humbledon Hussars Junvenile jazz band marches along Lawrence Street.

3. On the march

Humbledon Hussars Junvenile jazz band marches along Lawrence Street.

A lolly and a horseback ride for this youngster.

4. Having a great time

A lolly and a horseback ride for this youngster.

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