Fossets circus was in town, Rose the horse was backing SAFC and the Civic Centre opened during a royal visit.
Dave Watson signed for the Black Cats and there were changes afoot at Hepworth and Grandage.
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5. Canny Margot in Sunderland
Coronation Street star Margot Bryant brought out the shoppers when she visited the Fawcett Street branch of Woolworths in 1970. The locals said Margot, who played Minnie Caldwell in the soap, was 'canny'. | se
6. The setting was Pallion shipyard of Doxford and Sunderland Ltd. It was August 1970 and Clem Stephenson, a director of Doxford's joined Madame Mace who named the vessel.
The setting was Pallion shipyard of Doxford and Sunderland Ltd. It was August 1970 and Clem Stephenson, a director of Doxford's joined Madame Mace who named the vessel. | se
7. Dave Watson is pictured with the then Sunderland manager Alan Brown, as he signs for the club in 1970.
Dave Watson is pictured with the then Sunderland manager Alan Brown, as he signs for the club in 1970. | se
8. Frankie and fans
Singer Frankie Vaughan at The Seaburn Hotel in October 1970 where he signed autographs for his fans. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo