Memories

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

Ian Mole recalls great days at Sunderland's cinemas in the 1960s.

Unforgettable days at 'the pictures'

Dave Murray with a Christmas message from Sunderland's past.

'Mackem Folk Singer' writes warming song for Christmas

These are the top 20 Christmas mishaps

Memories of the year the National Lottery was launched.

National Lottery memories from over the years in Sunderland

A feast of Fine Fare photos from Southwick in 1982.

Fine Fare: A day in the life of the Southwick store in 1982

Stores, a hospital, and a crane factory warehouse.
We've got reminders of them all in this inside the shells of Sunderland buildings you will remember.

A look inside the shells of 9 well-known Sunderland buildings

Tell us who your favourite contestant has been through the years.,
Email chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

Nine I'm A Celebrity stars seen in Sunderland

A Sunderland favourite and your memories of it.

'Best ice cream ever' - your memories of Notarianni's

Italian style in Sunderland, courtesy of Notarianni.

Remembering the day Notarianni's closed, 35 years ago today

We've got 20 years of archive scenes from the Sunderland school.

Nine memories from Richard Avenue Primary School

A massive sight unveiled in the 1970s.

The Sunderland structure dubbed 'the eighth wonder of the world'

Blue Peter scenes we've enjoyed in Sunderland.

Blue Peter in Sunderland: 11 memories on the show's 65th birthday

Walking tour guide Ian Mole takes us around the sites of some of Sunderland’s pubs from the 60s - some now gone forever.

Watch: a potted tour of Sunderland’s lost 1960s pubs

You were all on camera in 2011 and 2012.

Faces from the Feast: Pictures from celebrations in 2011 and 2012

Echo archive scenes from 1984.

Role of women in Miners' Strike to be celebrated on 40th anniversary
A tribute in time for the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike

Time to celebrate all of the superb grandparents across Wearside.

9 great Wearside photos to celebrate all our grandparents

We've got memories from 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012.

Pictures from Sunderland's Freshers' Week in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012

Diane Hall's fantastic recollection of Saturday jobs in Sunderland.

'Saturday girl's' memories of Sunderland in the 1970s

Sunderland at its best in Autumn

Nine golden autumn memories from Sunderland over the years

From Bonners Field to Sussex Court. They're all in our retro round-up of places you wanted to see again.

Nine pictures of Sunderland streets as they looked decades ago

Batth's emotional 38-word social media goodbye to Sunderland fans

Time for a story at Diamond Hall Junior School in 1992. Do you remember gathering around to listen to teacher? Picture: Bill Hawkins.

Memories of retro school days in Sunderland

The days of Washington F Pit will be re-lived in a new exhibition.

Washington F Pit in the spotlight 55 years after it closed

Scenes from one street in Sunderland through the decades.

Nine pictures of Sunderland's Mowbray Road over the years

A day for relaxing - as long as the rain held off.

Sunderland August Bank Holiday memories, from storms to sunshine

Memories of GCSE results day on Wearside.

Nine pictures from past GCSE results days in Sunderland
It's such a big moment. Here are some memories of yours

The former Chelsea youth team player has featured in two games for Sunderland's under-21 side this summer and is understood to be under consideration by the club.

Sunderland trialist posts emotional goodbye to Chelsea amid interest

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Footage from Sunderland in the Summer of 1972.

Cine film shows how Sunderland looked in 1972

Luke O'Nien is entering his sixth season at Sunderland.

Sunderland nearing contract boost with O'Nien set to extend stay

An Echo archive tribute to Wearside kindergartens.

Sunderland children in kindergarten in years gone by

The one-bedroom luxury apartment in the former headquarters of Cadbury's in Bournville Lane, Birmingham, is on the market for 145,000

Cadbury brings back fan-favourite chocolate after nearly 10 years

Just some of the reasons why Mackem memories are the best.

Nine topper Sunderland scenes to celebrate National Mackem Day

Just lovely. That's these Wearside afternoon tea scenes.

Tempting you to afternoon tea with seven Sunderland memories

Grans, cricketers and Robin Reliant lovers in the 1998 news.

Three Sunderland grans who became TV stars as the faces of PG Tips

Dave Murray whose song about the Mecca is becoming a huge hit on social media.

Mackem Folk Singer creates song in tribute to Sunderland nightclub

Jonnie Irwin

Jonnie Irwin shares beautiful moment of family bike ride

This is how lots of Sunderland youngsters spent their six weeks summer holidays.Tell us if it brings back memories for you.

11 pictures taken at schemes over the summer holidays in years past

More than 80 years of Toward Road history in these Echo archive photos.

Nine pictures of Sunderland's Toward Road over the years

The crowd lapped up the atmosphere for Sunderland's first league game at the SoL in 1997.

Nine pictures remembering Sunderland's first league game at the SoL

A full 10 years since these Sunderland scenes.

From the archives: Exam results day in Sunderland 10 years ago

Your sporting achievements and we love them all.

Remembering Sunderland children's greatest sporting achievements

We explored the Echo archives and found these beach themes. See if they bring back memories for you.

Nine pictures of the indoor beach from 2011-2018

The look of wonderment - or time for 40 winks.Either way, there might be a face you recognise in this retro spread.

Nine children who stole the show at Sunderland events over the years

Enjoy the trip back in time and we hope these photos bring back great memories.

11 memories from the Sandhill View prom in 2013

Their last day at school but is your favourite teacher among them?

Nine pictures of Sunderland teachers on their last ever day at school

There was so much to see in Sunderland. Re-live it all one more time.

Nine Tall Ships Races memories as event returns to North East

Paul Brumby, once an ice skater for teams in Sunderland.He recorded the final days of Crowtree Leisure Centre in 2014.

The last days of Crowtree Leisure Centre in photos

We're making a play - for your memories. Have a browse through these scenes.

Nine memories from when Sunderland went stateside

Plenty of retro Hudson Road school scenes to enjoy here.

Nine memories from Hudson Road Primary School as we hop back in time

A body has been found in the search Julian Sands

Police identify human remains as those of missing actor Julian Sands

Days at the shipyards. A look at Echo archive photos of Thompsons.

Turning the clock back to Thompsons shipyard

Food festival scenes to take you back to 2019.

Nine memories of the 2019 Sunderland Food Festival

Memories of the fun you had at sports day.

Re-living your school sports day in Sunderland