We’ve got 13 great reminders of town centre shops for you to browse at and it’s all thanks to Bill Hawkins of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society who has shared this great selection of images.
Get in touch if this selection bring back happy memories.
Go along to the Antiquarian Society for more. The Society’s base in Douro Terrace is open between 9.30am and noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
1. Esquire
Esquire male boutique is pictured in Crowtree Road in 1972. Photo: Bill Hawkins
2. Over in Derwent Street
Ramshaws Seed in 1974. Do you remember this Derwent Street shop? Photo: Bill Hawkins
3. Turning back the clock to 1974
This scene of Dunwoodie and Co was taken 45 years ago. Photo: Bill Hawkins
4. Hoping you remember Hays Childrens Wear
A Vine Place photo showing Hays Childrenswear in March 1974. Photo: Bill Hawkins