It was back in 1796 when the first Wearmouth bridge was built and it was safety tested by having soldiers march up and down.
Since then, the iconic landmark has seen City status, Olympic torches, Tall Ships displays and a marathon race.
It’s an event-packed tribute and see if you can remember all of these moments.
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9. Coming over the bridge
On the Wearmouth bridge. Meanwhile, a local walks past the Bridge End Vaults in October 1967. | se
10. A bridge scene from 48 years ago
Looking up to these workers who were painting Wearmouth Bridge in a photo from August 1978. | se
11. Flashback to 1979
The car rally which was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wearmouth Bridge. | se
12. A special day in 1992
Workmen put up a banner to show the world that Sunderland has city status 34 years ago. | se