We’ve combined them with these great Sunderland Echo archive memories of our own wonderfully warm Wearside.
The research was commissioned by A.F. Blakemore, the parent company of SPAR and here are some of the favourites, accompanied by our local twist.
5. Memories from Ashbrooke
Crowds at Ashbrooke for the visit of the Australian cricket team. Watching cricket got 13 per cent of the vote. | se
6. A cooling paddle
Enjoying themselves on Seaburn beach in June 1976. Paddling was listed by 25 per cent of the people polled as a favourite Summer activity. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Ready for business
Sunderland Borough deck chair seller Geoff Bailey waits for business at Roker beach. Deck chairs get 17 per cent of the vote in the Summertime poll. | se Photo: se
8. Agar Road street party
A Silver Jubilee street party in Agar Road, Farringdon in 1977. Street parties are a big hit with 10 per cent of the people polled listing them as one of their favourite Summertime activities. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo