And as the historic landmark returns to the news headlines, I took a look back at 11 fantastic scenes from its history stretching from 1933 to 2025.
Watch out for everything from storm surges to tall ships.
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9. Aftermath of war
World War II had just ended when this photo was taken of Roker Pier. | se
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10. Back to the 1930a
This Getty Images view shows Roker Pier, Sunderland, in around 1936 | Getty Images Photo: Hulton Archive
11. Leisurely in 1933
Fishing enthusiasts and day trippers were pictured on Roker Pier in 1933. Photo: Bill Hawkins. | Bill Hawkins