The changing face of the Sunderland Civic Centre site in 13 iconic photos from the city centre venue's past

The changing face of a prime part of Sunderland city centre has grabbed lots of attention.

The former Civic Centre site has been transformed into a major new housing development, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

Today, we take a look at the Sunderland site from its earliest days as the Civic Centre to the development of the West Park Quarter homes.

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1. Coming along nicely

Progress was being made on the building of Sunderland Civic Centre in 1970. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo

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2. A Royal welcome

Princess Margaret brought out the crowds when she visited Sunderland to open the Civic Centre in 1970. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo

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3. Flashback to 1971

Taking a look at the Civic Centre in 1971. Tell us if you remember those early days. | se Photo: se

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4. Party time in 1974

A Christmas party in the Civic Centre canteen in 1974. | se Photo: se

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