We are sending them to you with love for Valentine’s Day and they come from the Sunderland Echo archives.
Enjoy the memories which cover from 1974 to 2012 and which take in Fulwell, Town End Farm, Seaham, and The Bridges.

1. So much love in 1974
Flossie and Perry are the two dogs taking the limelight in this scene from 1974. It shows stars of a Sunderland Empire show helping to launch a £10,000 fundraising campaign for the PDSA. | se Photo: se

2. Messages of love
Sunderland Museum secretary Judy Sunley, pictured in 1980 with old Valentine cards, dating back through the 19th century. | se

3. A photo memory from Fulwell
Children and staff at Fulwell Kindergarten had fun with Valentine's Day balloons in 2006. | se Photo: TC

4. Reflections at the Glass Centre
Glass worker Colin Brown helps visitors to the Glass Centre to make glass hearts for Valentine's Day in 2006. | se Photo: TC