Have a look at these 9 Play Day photos and get in touch if you spot someone you know.placeholder image
Have a look at these 9 Play Day photos and get in touch if you spot someone you know. | se

A picture-packed line-up of Sunderland kids on Play Day from 2003 to 2012

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 9th Aug 2024, 13:18 GMT

Who’s up for a celebration of playtime.

We are - and just in time for Play Day which is held on August 7.

The annual event celebrates everything which is great about playing.

Look at the fun that these children had in Penshaw, Grindon and Dawdon, between 2003 and 2012- all captured on camera by the Sunderland Echo.

It's bug hunt time in Penshaw. The hunters in 2012 were, left to right; Abbie Bailey, 9, Joseph Dean, 8, Matthew Bailey, 7, and six year old Harry Dean.

9. Nets at the ready in 2012

It's bug hunt time in Penshaw. The hunters in 2012 were, left to right; Abbie Bailey, 9, Joseph Dean, 8, Matthew Bailey, 7, and six year old Harry Dean. | se

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Playday fun at Penshaw. Here are seven year old Natalia with her nine year old sister Rachael Hughes amongst the flowers in 2012.

10. Playtime in Penshaw

Playday fun at Penshaw. Here are seven year old Natalia with her nine year old sister Rachael Hughes amongst the flowers in 2012. | se

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These children will be in their 20s and 30s now. If these photos brought back great memories for you, tell us more by emailing chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

11. A perfect time to share

These children will be in their 20s and 30s now. If these photos brought back great memories for you, tell us more by emailing [email protected] | se

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