We are indebted to the people of Sunderland who have shared their opinions with us over the years.
Here are 9 photos of locals who had a view on everything from men's health to driving in 2010 and 2011.
Trains and the attractions of Sunderland were also discussed.
Relive those retro moments from the Echo archives once more.
1. Views from the past
Faces from Sunderland in 2010 and 2011. See how many you recognise. | se
2. A Capital discussion
Helene Blakebrough with her mum Amy Fenbow. In 2010, they talked about trains from Sunderland to London. | se
3. Smiles from Tom
Sunderland's modernised railway station had Tom Purvis smiling in 2010. | se
4. A platform for discussion
Dave and Dorothy Gracey had trains on their minds in an interview in 2010. | se
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