'My mam didn't believe there was a fire at the school': Your memories of the Thornhill blaze

The science block at Thornhill School was a wreck after flames ripped through the building in June 1970.

Our recent story on the 55th anniversary of the Sunderland blaze got huge interest from former pupils who shared their memories on social media.

Re-live that dramatic day once more.

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