Coronation Street's Rita Fairclough played by actress Barbara Knox at the opening of the refurbished Gala bingo in 1992.Coronation Street's Rita Fairclough played by actress Barbara Knox at the opening of the refurbished Gala bingo in 1992.
Coronation Street's Rita Fairclough played by actress Barbara Knox at the opening of the refurbished Gala bingo in 1992.

Eyes down for these memories from Sunderland's bingo halls - which famous faces can you spot?

We’re hoping to trigger great memories with these 15 retro scenes from Sunderland’s bingo halls.
By Chris Cordner
Published 3rd Sep 2019, 14:56 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2019, 10:09 BST

Each of them is a nostalgic reminder of that popular pastime which pulls in punters all over Wearside.

So it’s eyes down for a look at our bingo pictures and get in touch if this brings back memories.

Who could be more welcome at the Top Rank than Bobby Thompson in 1983.

1. Bobby at the bingo

Who could be more welcome at the Top Rank than Bobby Thompson in 1983. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Gala Bingo in Pallion gets the spotlight in this scene from 2005.

2. Calling out for your memories

Gala Bingo in Pallion gets the spotlight in this scene from 2005. Photo: PB

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The Top Rank Club in Bedford Street in September 1983. Did you love to pay a visit?

3. Calling for your memories

The Top Rank Club in Bedford Street in September 1983. Did you love to pay a visit? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Lots of players in action. Do you love a game?

4. Another view from the Gala

Lots of players in action. Do you love a game? Photo: PB

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