11 pictures from Sunderland's Mary Street over the years, including the great duckling rescue

By Chris Cordner

Published 12th Nov 2023, 07:00 BST

Updated 12th Nov 2023, 08:55 BST

Rescuing ducklings and a look inside restaurants

One street, 11 photos and 10 ducks rescued.

That's what we have got in this archive tribute to Mary Street in Sunderland.

Our Echo photographers have regularly found themselves in the street to photograph clubs and restaurants.

But they were also there on the day when 10 ducklings were saved - and we have the picture evidence.

Have a look and re-live the Mary Street memories.

Mary Street in 11 retro images - all from the Sunderland Echo archives.

1. Memories from Mary Street

Mary Street in 11 retro images - all from the Sunderland Echo archives.

A look inside the City Spice restaurant in 2005.

2. A look inside

A look inside the City Spice restaurant in 2005.

These ducks were at the centre of a rescue operation in Mary Street in 2005.

3. Ultra cute in 2005

These ducks were at the centre of a rescue operation in Mary Street in 2005.

Here's the duck-rescue mission in full swing.

4. Springing into action

Here's the duck-rescue mission in full swing.

Sunderland Nostalgia

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.