Coming your way: An exciting new podcast which looks at Sunderland in the past
Are you ready? The countdown is on to a new and exciting new look at Sunderland’s past.
Eight episodes of pure nostalgia
The eight-episode series is called Wearside Echoes.
It is sponsored by Tony Clarke Funeral Directors which has locations in Millfield, South Hylton, Southwick and Downhill.
Growing up near the shipyards
Sunderland Echo journalist Chris Cordner has taken a look at Sunderland in years gone by - but he’s done it by interviewing the very people who lived through it.
They include folk singer Dave Murray, who remembers writing music in his bedroom as a child - on the back of the wallpaper!
There’s best-selling author Glenda Young, who loves nothing more than a stroll along the coast - even if there’s a howling gale.
Life behind the stage at the Empire Theatre
And there’s Bill Barron whose childhood was filled with backstage memories of the Empire Theatre - including family links with comedy legend Stan Laurel.
You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland.
‘They all had wonderful stories to share’
Chris said: “I had a wonderful time interviewing all of these people and they had great stories to share.
“Some grew up near the shipyards. Others by the coast but they all shared one common link which is a love for their hometown of Sunderland.”
Our nostalgia offering just keeps growing
Lovers of nostalgia can already enjoy the retro section on the Sunderland Echo website.
They can also join our Wearside Echoes page on Facebook which is updated every day and is filled with photos, stories and reader memories of the past.