Seven Sunderland Nativity scenes from the 1980s

Kings, wise men, and an assortment of animals on stage

By Chris Cordner

Published 28th Nov 2023, 15:28 BST

These stars of the Nativity will all be in their 40s and 50s now.

So here's one more reminder of how they looked on stage at Sunderland schools in the 1980s.

We tracked down seven manger scenes from the Echo archives.

Join us at Town End Farm, St John Bosco, Redby and more.

Back in time to these manger scenes.

1. Photos with a festive feel

Back in time to these manger scenes.

Hylton Castle Infants School's Nativity in 1985.
Look at this great cast as they take a glimpse at the baby Jesus.

2. A visit to baby Jesus

Hylton Castle Infants School's Nativity in 1985. Look at this great cast as they take a glimpse at the baby Jesus.

Three kings, shepherds and plenty of furry visitors in this 1985 scene from Ryhope Infants School.

3. On stage in Ryhope

Three kings, shepherds and plenty of furry visitors in this 1985 scene from Ryhope Infants School.

Manger memories from 1987. See if you can spot any of the stars of the Barnes Infants Nativity.

4. Festive at Barnes Infants

Manger memories from 1987. See if you can spot any of the stars of the Barnes Infants Nativity.

Sunderland Schools Nostalgia

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