And what a journey it will be thanks to all these photos from Bill Hawkins and Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
Look at these views of Goldman’s pawnbrokers, the Crown and Sceptre and Railway Tavern pubs.
There’s a selection of local churches too including St Mary Magdalene and Franklin Street Pentecostal.
Enjoy the full trip by browsing through the gallery.
5. Refreshments in the Crown & Sceptre
Who fancies a visit to the Crown & Sceptre in Mill Street? Here it is in August 1966. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society
6. On the crossing
Ogdens Lane box and crossing got the attention of this photographer in Lisburn Terrace in June 1969. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society
7. A view of Goldman's
David Goldman's pawnbrokers shop had a packed window display in this Rutland Street scene from July 1969. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society
8. Towards the station
A view of Millfield Station looking North in October 1969. | Bill Hawkins/Sunderland Antiquarian Society