9 photos spanning 90 years of Newcastle Road.placeholder image
9 photos spanning 90 years of Newcastle Road. | se

Nine pictures of Sunderland's Newcastle Road over the years, including speedway, storms, and swimming baths

Photos from 1947 to 2021

Electric clocks, speedway action, learning to swim - we've got it all in this set of nostalgic photos of Newcastle Road.

The street has had plenty of history and the Sunderland Echo has been there to capture it all.

Have a look at scenes spanning almost 90 years of its history.

Related topics:
News you can trust since 1873
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice