9 times that Sunderland and Durham looked stunning in the fog.placeholder image
9 times that Sunderland and Durham looked stunning in the fog. | se

Nine foggy photos of Sunderland in the mist, sea fret and sandstorms over the years

Taking you back for memories from 1975 to 2019

It’s that time of year when atmospheric scenes of fog await us - especially as the sun rises.

Dawn mists can be stunning, but let’s face it, Wearside is often striking at any time of day.

Here are nine Echo archive photos showing the mist, fog and sand storms at Seaburn, on the Wear, and in Durham.

It’s a 40-year gallery of great scenes from 1975 onwards. Enjoy.

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