Was it really 30-plus years ago when you could find all of this on Sunderland’s shopping streets.
These shoppers were certainly keen to grab the latest bargains and we have 13 Echo photos of people in Holmeside, Fawcett Street, and Hylton Road.
Have a look. You just might spot someone you know.


6. A changing scene
Books in Vine Place was facing demolition when this April 1991 photo was taken. | se

7. Flashback to Fawcett Street
Gelateria Pyrgi is in the picture in this view from Fawcett Street in November 1992. | se

8. Pattinsons in the picture
Pattinsons shoe shop gets our attention in this journey back to Holmeside in November 1992. | se
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