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.
9. A slice of history
A loaf of white bread cost between 11 and 15 pence in the mid 1970s. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Getting in to Roker Park
Fans have reported that entry into the hallowed Roker Park was around 50 pence in the 1975 era. | se
11. Farringdon Social Club
Farringdon Social Club had admission prices of 15 pence in 1975 and there was live entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights | Google Maps