In a few short weeks, the people of Sunderland got to witness European football at Roker Park, and a Royal wedding on TV.
Binns store was stocked full of toys for its annual bazaar and The Galleries shopping centre was taking shape.
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2. A Royal occasion in colour
Thirty eight elderly Sunderland residents crowded into a room at Grange House to watch the Royal wedding ceremony in colour at the invitation of the Sunderland Old People's Council. | se
3. Cakes for Christmas
Staff at Milburns were busy preparing the cakes for the Christmas period. | se
4. Haway the Lads
Sunderland in European Cup Winners Cup action against Sporting Lisbon at Roker Park. | se
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