First task was to get the bus into town. A top seat on the double decker meant a great view. The conductor would take your fare.First task was to get the bus into town. A top seat on the double decker meant a great view. The conductor would take your fare.
First task was to get the bus into town. A top seat on the double decker meant a great view. The conductor would take your fare.

Would this have been your typical Saturday in 1970s Sunderland? Take a look at our 13 photos

How did you used to spend the weekend in 1970s Sunderland?
By Chris Cordner
Published 18th Jan 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2020, 12:30 BST

Did your Saturday include a trip to the pictures and a look around the shops?

Would it include a visit to the High Street Baths with a Maws pie afterwards.

Or maybe you liked a cuppa in Louis as well as a look around the Palmers Arcade.

Are we right? Or did you have a different itinerary? We want to know. Tell us how your 1970s Saturdays panned out.

Take a look at our suggestions and tell us more.

How about a book to read on the way home? Frank Wrights was a perfect calling point to look at the latest novels - and the toy selection.

1. The latest bestseller

How about a book to read on the way home? Frank Wrights was a perfect calling point to look at the latest novels - and the toy selection. Photo: HM

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There was just enough time to pop across the road and call in to Waltons pet shop on York Road.

2. Waltons pet shop

There was just enough time to pop across the road and call in to Waltons pet shop on York Road. Photo: HM

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Next would be the indoor market for a browse around the stalls.

3. The indoor market

Next would be the indoor market for a browse around the stalls. Photo: TC

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Get your sweets from Bretts. A quarter of fruit salad maybe?

4. END OF AN ERA: Bretts sweet shop. D19002

Get your sweets from Bretts. A quarter of fruit salad maybe? Photo: HM

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