Nine pictures from the Sunderland Echo's years at Pennywell, including a visit from a future king

A home by the A19 and there's plenty of memories

By Chris Cordner

Published 22nd Dec 2023, 04:04 BST

A new era arrived for the Sunderland Echo when we moved to the huge Pennywell offices in 1976.

The building could be spotted from the A19 and thousands of people paid a visit - including the Toy Dolls, Prince Charles and camera crews.

It was our home for decades and we invite you to join us for a look inside once more.

The Echo story moved on to Pennywell in 1976.
There were plenty of memories in the 40 years we spent there.

1. Pictured in Pennywell

The Echo story moved on to Pennywell in 1976. There were plenty of memories in the 40 years we spent there.

Catching up with the staff as they settle into the new Pennywell offices in April 1976.

2. Inside the new offices

Catching up with the staff as they settle into the new Pennywell offices in April 1976.

The TV cameras paid us a visit in April 1976.

3. We were on the telly

The TV cameras paid us a visit in April 1976.

A day in the life of the Echo at Pennywell.

4. On camera

A day in the life of the Echo at Pennywell.

Cameras Sunderland Echo Nostalgia

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