Everyday life in Sunderland’s past is captured in a new video which has just been published.
The 10-minute fascinating look at Wearside in years gone by is called Local Heritage Video from Old Photo Collections and has been compiled by Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
It includes the thrills of Sunderland’s speedway, the Sir Walter Raleigh statue outside Nelsons in Holmeside and removing tram tracks from Borough Road in 1952.
It is one of many great videos to be found on the Sunderland Antiquarian Society YouTube channel which you can find at bit.ly/3ZoNBd2.
9. Mr Bumble
Bow ties, waistcoats, smart suits and much more. That's what a trip to Mr Bumble was all about. Photo: Bill Hawkins. | Local Library
10. A busy day at Lambton Lion Park
Lambton Lion Park in August 1974. A warm welcome awaited from the elephants. | se
11. Fab and festive in 1963
The Binns spiral staircase looking festive. In the charts, The Beatles started a run of festive hits with I Want To Hold Your Hand. | se