Coming your way: An exciting new podcast which looks at Sunderland in the past

A brand new podcast is on the way and it is filled with memories of Wearside, seen through the eyes of the people who lived through it.

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.

There’s plenty more besides and you can find out more by visiting our Wearside Echoes podcast page.

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’

The places they went, the things they saw, the people they met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives.

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.

Members of the Facebook page can sign up to a monthly newsletter which brings them all the best highlights of our nostalgia coverage.

And next on the way is the Wearside Echoes podcast. It will be available on key platforms soon.