One of the most eventful years in Sunderland's history.One of the most eventful years in Sunderland's history.
One of the most eventful years in Sunderland's history.

Nine pictures of life in Sunderland in 1984, a dramatic year for the then-town

Miners Strike, Nissan arrives, Billy Graham speaks - all in this year

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What a year. It might possibly be the most eventful in Wearside history.

We're talking about 1984 and the year when Nissan chose Sunderland to built a giant car factory.

It's the year when the Miners Strike took the headlines and SAFC had a new manager.

Billy Graham drew the crowds to Roker Park and firefighters did wonderful work in saving St Peter's Church in a fire.

That's just for starters. Have a look.

We're talking about 1984 and the year when Nissan chose Sunderland to built a giant car factory.

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