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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9. A princess comes to town
Princess Margaret was in town to open the civic centre in 1970. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. All change at Hepworths
Pictured with the first computer to be installed by Hepworth and Grandage in 1970 were technical engineer Mr D W Hobson (right) and works director Mr S G Waller. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. A launch at A&P
Children from New Silksworth Junior Schoo lat the Southwick yard of Austin and Pickersgill for a ship launch in 1970. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
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