The golden age of trams still holds a place in the hearts of the people of Sunderland.
We found a gallery of views from Wearside’s past and brought them to life in colour thanks to AI technology.
These Sunderland Echo photo memories span from the 1930s to the 1950s and they take in town centre traffic, a tram crash and most of all, the changing face of Wearside transport.
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1. Stopping at Southwick
The last service at Southwick was pictured in November 1950 at a time when the days of the trams were numbered. | se
2. Bridge Street in 1949
The aftermath of an accident in Bridge Street in 1949. Policemen used new radios for the first time to report the crash. | se
3. A sad day in 1952
Traffic on Wearmouth Bridge came to a standstill in February 1952 as people paid their respects following the news of the death of King George VI , | se
4. Jubilee celebrations
This Sunderland tram was decorated for the jubilee of King George V and the photo comes from 1935. | se