Life back then was much different. The Binns food hall was selling steak and onions in a tin for 20 pence, and coffee was 37 pence from Woolco.
Imagine getting a two course meal for 65 pence plus VAT. You could 50 years ago at the Number 30 steakhouse in Blandford Street, where gammon and pineapple followed by ice cream was the bargain.
To find out more about the cost of living in Sunderland in 1975, visit the Sunderland Echo website and head for the retro section.
1. Steak and onions from Binns
Binns food hall was selling Armour steak and onions for 20 pence for a 15 ounce tin in 1975. | National World
2. Cheap entry to The Vestry
Women could get into the Vestry nightclub in Fawcett Street for 25 pence before 10pm in 1975. Shops you might recognise in this 1970s view from the Binns window also include Milletts, Cantors, and Willerby. | se Photo: se
3. Wonderful bargains at Woolco
Woolco in Washington sold Nescafe fine blend coffee for a bargain 37 pence 50 years ago. It also sold mirrors, saws, sketch pads, hair spray, clothes and much more besides. | se
4. Over 25s night at the Locarno
The interior of the Locarno Ballroom where admission was 45 pence to dance to George Turner and his music. Photo: Bill Hawkins. | Bill Hawkins Photo: Bill Hawkins