I took a trip back to Sunderland in 2005 and found these 21 fantastic photos of Wearside life

If only we could roll back the years to re-live life in Sunderland in 2005.

We can, thanks to the fantastic Sunderland Echo archives which are packed with photo memories.

We found 21 of them and they show everything from children celebrating Harry Potter Day at Sunderland Library huge crowds at the Radio 1 Big Weekend.

Enjoy it all once more.

In case you missed it;

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