I chose these 13 Sunderland Echo photo memories after the news emerged of a dazzling free double display which is set to light up the night sky across Sunderland this New Year’s Eve.

1. Seaham colour
The sky was alight with colour at the Seaham fireworks display in November 2006. | se

2. Wonderful on the Wear
What a scene over the River Wear as St Peter's Sixth Form College is launched in a blaze of colour in November 2008. | se

3. Flashback to 2008
Taking you back to 2008 for the ever-spectacular display at Ashbrooke on Bonfire Night. | se

4. Houghton Feast
The opening of Houghton Feast was a colourful occasion back in October 2011. | se
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