Nine pictures of life in Sunderland in 1983, including Binns, Crowtree and Top Rank

Bobby Thompson at the Top Rank

What a month that must have been.

Sunderland in November 1983 was buzzing with great events.

The Top Rank Bingo Club opened and the Little Waster himself was the star attraction.

DJ David Jensen opened a new Lifestyle department in Binns and the Antiques Roadshow was at Crowtree Leisure Centre.

Enjoy it all once more thanks to the Sunderland Echo archives.

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