The cost of living in Sunderland in 1984, including how much you would have paid for a Job Lot chicken

Published 15th Mar 2024, 16:03 BST

10p sweets from Countdown and Jaffas for 5p from Gibbons

We are all feeling the pinch in the cost of living crisis - but was it any better for the people of Sunderland 40 years ago.

In 1984, the choices for a day's shopping included Job Lot, Countdown, and Gibbons.

If you needed a new divan, Sunderland Bedding Centre was a great choice or maybe you could get a new three piece from Joplings - with 10 reversible cushions thrown in.

As for the prices, you'll have to read on to find out more.

If you needed a new divan, Sunderland Bedding Centre was a great choice or maybe you could get a new three piece from Joplings - with 10 reversible cushions thrown in.

9. The latest sounds

A 16-inch telly with spatial sound colour screen, cassette deck, turntable, in a dark veneer cabinet. Sounds like a winner at Disco Electrical in Fawcett Street and The Galleries.