Why this Sunderland society is the height of fashion with its new videos looking at old Wearside

A history society has hit a huge milestone as it continues to bring nostalgia to the people of Wearside.

Sunderland Antiquarian Society has published its 100th video on YouTube and this one takes a look at the fashions of the area over the years.

Sunderland’s changing fashion scene was the topic of the society’s latest illustrated talk given by secretary Philip Curtis. The event was also videoed for the society’s YouTube channel.

Philip said he ‘took a trip back to when the latest fashions were on view and on sale in the town. When Sunderland was the place to see and be seen.”

The society has reached out to more people since it added to its nostalgia offering with a series of YouTube videos including one which looks at Wearside in the 1970s and 1980s.

Another focuses on Sunderland’s hidden history, such as how people spent their leisure time as well as scenes from the river and harbour.

The society’s YouTube channel can be found out at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sunderland+antiquarian+society

You can also find out more about the society by getting along to its Heritage Centre which is open in Douro Terrace on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 12pm.

You can also visit the Antiquarian Society’s Facebook page or its website which is at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org

And to apply to become a member, email [email protected]

For those of you wanting even more nostalgia, follow the Sunderland Echo’s website and click on the retro section.

You could also join the growing membership on the Wearside Echoes Facebook page where more than 21,000 people already get a daily dose of retro pictures, stories and a chance to interact with other members.

You can find the page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearsideechoes