Chris Cordner Journalist
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  • National World

40 years of service with the Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail and Shields Gazette and passionate about sharing memories of the past across our proud communities.

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Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, Shields Gazette

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  • Nostalgia

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Sunderland's Dave Murray, Mackem Folk Singer: 'Why dyslexia was the best thing that happened to me'

‘Everyone deserves a chance in music’

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Sunderland's 1938 health drive: New swim baths, sports centre plans revealed

Sunderland came up with a plan to get its people healthy - but one year later, the world was at war.

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Help us to shed more light on this mystery 1950s Sunderland photo

Here’s an intriguing photo from bygone Sunderland and we want your help with it.

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Miners' banners to shine in Durham Cathedral exhibition marking 1984 strike

A massive display of 40 miners banners is going on display on Wearside.

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Live now! Podcast on Sunderland's past through the eyes of the people

It’s here and it is live! A brand new podcast dedicated to nostalgia has been launched today by the Sunderland Echo.

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The wait is almost over: The exciting new Sunderland Echo podcast which delves into local history

The wait is almost over. A brand new look at Sunderland’s nostalgia will finally be here tomorrow.

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The dark 1942 day when 14 people died in one Sunderland street

Fourteen people died in one Sunderland street on one of the darkest days in Wearside history - 72 years ago this month.

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The Hendon ghost which loved to spill pints - and stop people cleaning up the mess

A Sunderland pub ghost made the headlines when it sent pint glasses flying - and stopped people who tried to clean th...

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Just the ticket: Sunderland bus story which hit the headlines in 1984

Sunderland went all hi-tech on the buses 40 years ago.

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Exclusive: A sneak preview of our brand new nostalgia podcast

A tempting first glimpse of the new Sunderland Echo podcast can be revealed.

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The Merchant Navy giant in Thompson's shipyard which was big enough for a football match

A giant of the seas was taking shape in a Sunderland shipyard around 60 years ago this month.

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The Antiques Roadshow event which raised eyebrows in Sunderland 40 years ago

Imagine the reaction of the Antiques Roadshow experts when they came to Sunderland - and came face to face with Adolf...

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