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This was all that remains of the 105 year old Church of St Aidan in April 1991.

The end for this 105-year-old Sunderland church

Maritime Terrace which created its own piece of Sunderland history in April 1960.

Name the first Sunderland road to be blocked to traffic

William Thomson when he was a child. He would later become a war hero whose grave would be tended by the people of Fosseux in France.

'We will never forget': French VE Day tribute to Sunderland hero

Another view of the showroom in Holmeside in 1972.

Turvey's: The Sunderland garage which began 145 years ago

Myrtle Wild celebrating her 104th birthday at Marigold Nursing Home with her daughter Jean Wild.

Myrtle the amazing Sunderland woman who is 104 today

Three pals who took a moment to enjoy a photo opportunity nine years ago. Tell us if you recognise them.

Bavaria in 2016. Faces, scenes and memories from the Sunderland venue

The Blue Bell pub is pictured in 1982. Tell us if you recognise anyone in this Sunderland Echo archive scene.

The Blue Bell in 13 memories from the Fulwell favourite

Bobby Charlton takes aim and opens the new Ryhope factory with a football.

Bobby Charlton's extra special goal which he scored in Ryhope

The Batchelors were a big hit when they visited Atkinsons in Sunderland in 1967. Was it record shop that you remember?

A chart-topping line-up of Sunderland's record stores over the years

An egg hunt, Easter bonnet competition and a themed breakfast were all enjoyed by the children at Pallion Primary School 21 years ago.

Charming Sunderland Easter bonnet photos

Six friends enjoying their Wearside night out in 2018. Tell us if you recognise them.

Sunderland night out 2018: 13 fantastic photos

Bricks are stacked in a chamber of the kiln to undergo a drying and firing process at Lumley Bricks in April 1956.

Nostalgic look at Sunderland factories

Fans - and their dog - started queuing for Bowie tickets almost 24 hours before they went on sale.
First in the queue were Helen Roper, Patsy Watson and Dawn Wright.

OMG That's me in the middle! Bowie memories from Sunderland

Two pals who were enjoying a great night out six years ago. Perhaps you recognise them.

Sunderland Night Out: Style & Memories

Wearside Echoes has been shortlisted in the Best Local and Community Podcast category of The Publisher Podcast Awards.

Wearside Echoes: Nostalgia series 2 announced

Fans - and their dog - started queuing for Bowie tickets almost 24 hours before they went on sale.
First in the queue were Helen Roper, Patsy Watson and Dawn Wright.

Bowie Roker Park tickets: Share 1987 memories
No pressure but we would love your memories of the day you queued for tickets to see David Bowie.
Chris Cordner

Librarian James Smith had plenty of reading material to enjoy when we caught up with him in 2005.

Nostalgic tribute to Sunderland librarians

Red Rum in the Market Square in Sunderland in 1989.

When a Grand National legend came to Sunderland

Bid lodged to keep historic Mountain Daisy as a community pub

Children in the Thompson Park, Sunderland play area, enjoying themselves on the "witches hat".

Journey through Thompson Park memories

Rehearsals were well under way in the 2005 competition when our Echo photographer caught up with these pupils.

City sings Sunderland: Musical memories

Taking you back in time to City Motors where this photo was taken in April 2006.

Retro journey revealing faces on Sunderland's Riverside Road

Charlie Hurley, Niall Quinn and Roy Keane engraved in Claxheugh Rock. Or at least, that's what was claimed in 2008.

Sunderland's classic April Fool's pranks

Some of the Sunderland Literacy Aid team with a selection of the photos provided by the Sunderland Echo.

'When a resident lights up, it is incredibly rewarding'

The Dawdon sands played a starring role in Alien 3.

Dawdon Beach's Film History: 34 Years On

On parade at the Good Friday service in Sunderland in April 1975.

13 Easter traditions in Sunderland revisited

A full house for bingo at McDonald's in Sunderland in 1993.

Nostalgic McDonald's Sunderland photos
Take a trip down memory lane with these 13 nostalgic photos from McDonald's in Sunderland, capturing moments from years gone by.
Chris Cordner

Nurses clearing up at the Children's Hospital in Durham Road after an air raid.

Durham Road's evolution from WWII to now

Another great view from the panto at the Empire Theatre in 1983.

13 iconic Sunderland stage scenes for World Theatre Day

Sunderland co-owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Maguire explains Louis-Dreyfus' £8.2m decision in recent accounts

A trip to the baths in 1972. Who remembers that cold water?

Dive into the past with a look at the revamped Newcastle Road baths.

Smiling faces from a Sunderland night out back in 2016. Get in touch if you recognise the people pictured.

Cue the party atmosphere: 13 photos from a 2016 night in Sunderland

Crowds gather for the launch of the Radiant ll in Sunderland in 1961.

Rare 1961 yacht launch captured on film

Maestros' captain Jim Brandon shows Sunderland supporters the national basketball trophy in this photo from Crowtree Leisure Centre in 1983.

Sunderland basketball’s 1980s triumphs

Pinker the cat was stranded up a lamp post in Mount Road, in 1985.
But here she is no worse for the ordeal, reunited with her owner, Louise Dearden.

Mount Road in Sunderland: 30 years in photos

Aboriginal storyteller Francis Firebrace was a big hit on his visit to Thornhill School in 2004.

Read all about it: Sunderland kids enjoy storytelling day sessions

Josephs in Holmeside was the go-to shop for the best toys and gadgets. It's pictured here in September 1998 alongside Simpsons the bakers and the trendy West One

Sunderland 1990s shops: beloved stores remembered

These children were waiting for Jimmy Montgomery's autograph after he had presented prizes in a children's competition sponsored by TSB in 1974.

13 nostalgic TSB scenes from Sunderland

Out with friends in this lovely view from Gatsby in March 2014.

13 photos from 2014 as we celebrate a Sunderland St Patrick's Day

Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing.

Underpants record holder swaps world record title for gravy wrestling

Schoolgirl fans screaming "We love you, Rollers," staged a demonstration about the ban on the Bay City Rollers performing at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland.

People power in Sunderland: 13 times you had the placards out

The opening of the new Animal Krackers charity shop in Villette Road in 2011.
Pictured are Sue Hardy and Andrea Parkin of the charity, Ian Williams with 'Josie' whowas looking for a new home, and Shiela Robertson who cut the ribbon to open the shop.

Villette Road in 13 photos from 1939 to 2021

Karen Gillan joins several Hollywood legends in St Andrews for a film festival (Pic: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Marvel star delights fans with surprise Sunderland allegiance reveal

Speaking up in 2005 but we want to know if it is someone you know.

13 Sunderland people who had their say on smoking in the past

Packing your bags was all taken care of if you were out shopping at Asda in Washington in 2004.
Staff from the Junction call centre did it all for you in return for some funds towards the Grace House Hospice Appeal.

Have a great day - with these Sunderland call centre memories

Six-year old Joanne Whiting leaps through the hoop with Lynn Coundon (8) holding on tight at the King George V playing fields in1978.

Harking back to Hollycarrside: 1978 to 2016 in 13 great views

Deborah Cappennar was hard at work at Myervale Ltd in 1980 when Margaret Thatcher called at her station for a chat.

Sunderland's 1980s factories remembered

Hundreds of Plessey workers attended a union meeting at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland in March 1977.

Plessey factory memories: Nostalgia in Sunderland and South Tyneside

Plenty of faces to recognise in this wonderfully happy reminder from eight years ago.

15 stylish reminders from a big night out in Sunderland in 2017

Gary Craig who set a new world record for underpants wearing in 2010.

Underpants record holder swaps it for gravy wrestling

The longest post office counter in the North East opened for business at the new Sunderland Post Office in the Market Square in 1970.

114ft post office counter in Sunderland

Pam Davies was pictured at the Grange Garden Centre in September 2004.

Retro garden centre memories for spring

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Viv Watts of Hope 4 Kidz delivering Easter eggs at Sunderland Royal Hospital last year with healthcare assistant Helen Hudson.

Drop off points for our annual Easter Egg appeal to help city kids

South Shields Amusement Park was having a quiet day when this April 1965 photo was taken.

13 nostalgic amusement arcades in Sunderland and South Shields

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