Or how about the tale of the street where the Internet was trialled to see how it would affect people’s lives?
These and 11 other great stories are included in this great look back down your neighbourhood.
All 13 photos show streets which made Sunderland Echo memories. See how many you remember.
In case you missed it;
5. Ewesley Road in 1974
These youngsters were taking a break during their 12-hour marathon football session at the Ewesley Road Youth Club in 1974. | se
6. James Armitage Street in 1976
Janet Wrightson was one of the James Armitage Street residents who was against a move in 1977. Locals wanted to stay put even though the houses were declared unfit for habitation, and Compulsory Purchase Orders were imposed. | se
7. Ferryboat Lane in 1996
The floods of 1996 reached extremely worrying levels in Ferryboat Lane. Stephen Smith did his best to help protect the Moorings Boat Club. | se
8. Gayhurst Crescent in 2000
Gayhurst Crescent in Mill Hill was at the centre of an experiment in 2000. It involved 24 houses being selected to see what impact the Internet would have on everyday life. Tell us if you were involved. | se