From the Vaux horses to the last of the horse-drawn cabs.
Sunderland has had an affinity for horses which stretches back centuries.
The Echo archives came up with all of these retro scenes and we hope some will bring back great memories.
It's National I Love Horses Day in the USA on July 15 but let's enjoy the memories closer to home.
5. Out in the Durham countryside. Horse riding in 1952.
Out in the Durham countryside. Horse riding in 1952. | se
6. Frank Nicholson, chairman of Vaux Brewery, driving the coach and Percheron horses past St Gabriel's Church in 1953.
Frank Nicholson, chairman of Vaux Brewery, driving the coach and Percheron horses past St Gabriel's Church in 1953. | se
7. Thomas Sharman at the blacksmith shop, in Gilbridge Avenue, of Vaux Brewery in April 1955.
Thomas Sharman at the blacksmith shop, in Gilbridge Avenue, of Vaux Brewery in April 1955. | se
8. A ride on a horse and cart was one of the attractions for children at the 1974 Coles Cranes sports day.
A ride on a horse and cart was one of the attractions for children at the 1974 Coles Cranes sports day. | se
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