You had C&A, Joplings, Binns and Littlewoods as well as smaller outlets such as Nelson’s, Sgt Pepper’s, Harrisons organ shops and Lynns for TVs.
We chose 13 of Sunderland’s 1980s retail options for you to enjoy once more. Enjoy the shopping memories.
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1. C&A in 1980
Sunderland's shoppers doing their 1980s Christmas present hunting and there are stores such as C&A in the picture. | se
2. Littlewoods store
You never forget the shops of your childhood - and this 1980s trip to Littlewoods to see Santa was one these children will have remembered for a long time. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Sgt Pepper's in 1981
Maritime Terrace going into Blandford Street in 1981 with the Sgt Peppers clothes shop, Melting Pot Indian restaurant and Greenwoods all pictured. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Nelson's in 1981
A Vine Place shopping scene from 1981. There's John Wear and Nelson's furniture shop in the picture. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo