We know because we found all of these nostalgic memories in the Sunderland Echo archives.
Let’s start in 1939 with a church scene. We also have reminders from 2008 to 2021 taking in shopping, charities, and Hendon library.
Have a look for yourself and then share your own recollections by emailing [email protected]
9. A walkabout in 2012
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner candidate Vera Baird (red jacket) was wearing 'sim specs' to simulate the experiences of a blind or partially sighted person during a walkabout in Villette Road. Vera was pictured with local campaigner Claire Parker. | se
10. Decades for antiques
Judith Richardson, from Decades, showed us some of the wonderful antique and nostalgic items to be found in her shop in 2012. | se
11. Revitalising the library
Work was underway to reopen Hendon Library when we called in back in 2014. The plan was for the building to be used by re-generation charity Back on the Map. | se
12. A focus on Fiscus
Anita Heskett-Saddington (left) and Caroline Cumings took a look round the new home of their charity Fiscus in 2014. | se