It’s been a must-visit part of Wearside for children for decades as these Sunderland Echo archive photos show.
We’ve got a 1938 view of the pool and the Beach Cafe, and then it’s on to 1952 when kids took a paddle even though it was freezing.
Fast forward to hotter days in 1974 and 1988. Now it’s your turn to share - but only after browsing through our archive collection.


2. Back to the 30s
The Beach Cafe and the children's paddling pool at Roker pictured in 1938. | se

3. Flashback to 1952
It's 72 years since these youngsters cooled off with a great day in the pool in 1952. | se

4. Fun in 1952
Although the water was cold these children enjoyed themselves in the children's bathing pool at Roker in 1952. | se