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.
5. Two courses at Number 30
If you headed to Blandford Street 50 years ago, you could get a two course meal of gammon with pineapple and chips, ice cream or cheese and biscuits. It was on offer at Number 30 steak bar and was available for 65 pence plus VAT. | se
6. Bargains in Ryhope
Join us in Ryhope Street South where the Disco store was selling spumante sparkling wine for 92 pence per bottle. | se
7. Mirror tiles for 66 pence
Wearside Glaziers in Vine Place could do you a deal on mirror tiles, at 12 inches by 12 inches for 66 pence. | se
8. Bus fare recollections
A bus from South Hylton to the town centre cost 75 pence in 1975, according to Sunderland Echo readers. | se Photo: jpi media