Mackies Corner was built in 1845 on the site of a house owned by Dr William Clanny, inventor of the miner's safety lamp.
Since then, it has undergone huge changes and the Sunderland Echo has been there to capture many of them on camera.
Have a look and re-live them with us.
5. Busy in 1953
A March 1953 photo showing congestion in the town centre. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Swinging 60s
Manfield's on Mackies Corner in 1960. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Antiquarian Society. | Sunderland Antiquarian Society Photo: Sunderland Antiquarian Society
7. Sweet Home Alabama
A view from Mackies Corner in 2005. What was your top pick in the sweetie bag? | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Mouth watering at Mackies Corner
Acid drops and cherry balsams at Sweet Home Alabama in Mackies Corner in July 2005. | se
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