Faces at Christmas: Sunderland people pictured in 2005, 2006 and 2009

Some were out shopping for toys: Others were admiring the lights

By Chris Cordner

Published 11th Dec 2023, 10:34 BST

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this set of photos from Decembers past in Sunderland.

All of these people were on camera on Wearside in the early 2000s.

They spoke to the Echo about everything from toys for Christmas to grottos in the town.

See if you can spot someone you know.

December photos from the Echo archives. How many faces do you recognise?

1. A gallery of festive memories

December photos from the Echo archives. How many faces do you recognise?

A Chester Road scene from Christmas in 2003.

2. Festive in 2003

A Chester Road scene from Christmas in 2003.

We went out on the streets in 2006 and asked people about the great Christmas lights on display.
This man had his say.

3. Festive in 2006

We went out on the streets in 2006 and asked people about the great Christmas lights on display. This man had his say.

Out shopping at Christmas in Sunderland 18 years ago.

4. Heading back to 2005

Out shopping at Christmas in Sunderland 18 years ago.

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