At last! Glorious weather has arrived and it is going nowhere fast.
So how about a look back at some relaxingly retro summer scenes from Sunderland’s past.
From 1947 onwards, we have views of Wearsiders making the most of the sunshine.
Join us for magnificent memories from Seaburn, Roker, Grangetown and Middleton Camp.
5. Family memories
All the family turned out for this great photo taken at Seaburn in 1967. | se
6. Seventies in the sunshine
Photo time in Sunderland in this Echo archive scene from 1974. | se
7. Let's all do the conga
Conga time for these teenagers at Seaburn in a cheerful photo from 1974. | se
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