Tree thieves, barrels full of tar and a rubbish chute going up in flames - Sunderland has seen it all on Fireworks Night.
You would not believe the variety of incidents which have occurred on Wearside on November 5 in years gone by.
In the 1880s, a Whitburn tradition of burning tar in barrels landed villagers in trouble in the police.
It was just as bad in 1950 when whole trees were going missing at Humbledon Hill as kids chopped them down for their bonfires.
Then there’s the year when a Sunderland hotel had banger broth and burning beef on the menu.
If that’s got you intrigued, find out more by having a browse through our photo memories.
Or perhaps you would like to tell us about other types of nostalgia you would want to see in our retro section.
It might be memories of your favourite shop, club, nightclub or restaurant. Maybe you want to get back in touch with former workmates from a Sunderland factory, or with pals who you went to school with.
Or perhaps you would like to share memories of a sporting occasion in the past which you would like to revisit.
Tell us more by emailing [email protected]
9. The 30ft wheel at Ashbrooke
A fantastic 30ft Ferris wheel was the highlight of the Ashbrooke display 30 years ago today. It drew thousands of people, even though gales meant Sunderland had a relatively quiet night that year. | se