Content based on the tag Retro

The Sunderland churches where the parishioners sang for eight hours

They were sponsored at 25 pence a hymn

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

When Plessey faced its final days in Sunderland - remembering the giant factory

Were you one of the thousands who worked there?

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

The compelling story of Peter Lee, the man after which Peterlee was named

He was the only man to have a town named after him - and now the story of Peter Lee could be turned into a new theatr...

4 months ago

thestar.co.uk

Robert Cumber

Sheffield retro: 34 throwback photos capturing three decades of shopping at Meadowhall

Meadowhall is set to celebrate its 34th anniversary this September.

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

16 things you'll know if you grew up in Leeds during the 2000s

Let’s face it, it doesn’t come much better than growing up in Leeds.

4 months ago

birminghamworld.uk

Joe Forte

Bournville back in time: 13 old pictures showing life in Birmingham's model village during the 1900s

Here are some brilliant old photos of Birmingham’s historic model village

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

14 of the best photos take you back to Otley in the 1960s

Community-spirit shines through in this photo gallery charting a decade in the life of Otley.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine pictures of deck-chair days in Sunderland from 1950 to 1991

What could be better than relaxing on the beach in a deck chair.

4 months ago

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11 opening night pictures of audience members at Sunderland Empire shows from 2004 to 2012

There are few more exhilarating experiences than opening night at a live show.

4 months ago

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The Sunderland ship which was launched with a coconut

Don’t be shy in coming forward if you remember the day a Sunderland ship was launched - using a coconut.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

11 great pictures of Sunderland's St Thomas Street over the years

Take one street, add 11 photos and throw in 60 years of memories.

4 months ago

lep.co.uk

Jack Marshall

Calling all 2000s kids! 31 awesome and cringe-worthy pics of Preston back in the 2000s, from scho...

Let’s go back to the good old days...

4 months ago

lep.co.uk

Jack Marshall

I can't believe Bing Crosby came to Preston! 22 amazing retro pics of mid-1970s Preston

Ever wondered what Preston looked like back in the 1970s?

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

When Sunderland's Vaux horses were champions in 1988

‘Our horses are delivering beer in Sunderland five days a week’

4 months ago

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Nine pictures of people auditioning for parts at the Sunderland Empire from 1986 to 2014

What a thrill this must have been. The day you auditioned for a part at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

The day the Queen Mother brought out the crowds in Sunderland

People’s favourite The Queen Mother brought crowds, smiles and great weather when she came to Sunderland 60 years ago.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Bidder pays thousands for rare Sunderland league winners medal from 1892/1893

A bidder has paid thousands of pounds for a piece of SAFC history.

4 months ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Claire Lark

"I love old pictures to see how times have changed" 41 Blackpool street scenes from 1920s to 1990s

A delve into the archives revealed some cracking pictures of Blackpool streets.

4 months ago

thestar.co.uk

Robert Cumber

Sheffield retro: 41 photos showing how pretty suburb of Beighton has changed

These pictures capture a century of change in a pretty Sheffield suburb, which has experienced huge upheaval over the...

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

18 dramatic photos take you around Yorkshire in 1993

These dramatic photos showcase a year in the life of Yorkshire in the early 1990s.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Katy Wheeler

See incredible recreation of Sunderland's Grand Cinema at Beamish Museum

The cameras are now rolling at the much-anticipated recreation of Ryhope’s Grand Cinema.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Pictures of fans cheering on England from Vision in Sunderland in Euro 2004

Here we go again with another day of England in Euro action.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine England fan moments from Sunderland which will have you going 'awww'

Round of applause for these young England fans from Sunderland.

4 months ago

bristolworld.com

Alex Ross

9 nostalgic photos looking back at Bristol's long lost pubs - including The English Rose and Grey...

Ok, some of these might have closed down before any reader could legally drink

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine great pictures from Gatsby in 2012 as Sunderland bar gets new look for 2024

Doesn’t time fly. It’s 12 years since these people were pictured having a fantastic night out in Gatsby.

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

12 bird's eye view photos of Wakefield during the 1970s

These photos provide a fascinating bird's eye view of Wakefield. during the 1970s.

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

24 of the best photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1990s

These photo gems chart a decade in the life of Holbeck and its residents in the 1990s.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Durham Miners Gala speakers announced - all with a 1984 strike connection

Platform speakers for this year’s Durham Miners Gala have been announced.

4 months ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Claire Lark

25 fantastic retro pictures of Blackpool Tower Lounge where drinks flowed until 2014 when it shut...

Blackpool Tower Lounge was a legendary drinking establishment, underneath Blackpool Tower.

4 months ago

lep.co.uk

Jack Marshall

I miss the 1980s... 32 spectacular retro pictures to take you back to Preston in the early 1980s

Take a trip back in time to 1980s Preston - a time of excitement, incredible culture, music, and film.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

The day Princess Diana visited Sunderland in 1990

Faces in the crowd for a special day for St Columba’s

4 months ago

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Nine retro photos from the Royalty Theatre, the Sunderland venue with plenty of memories

Big Brother, Aladdin, Popcorn - all on today’s retro programme

4 months ago

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Sunderland in the year 2000, and a visit from Mr Motivator

Here’s a workout for your powers of memory.

4 months ago

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Fabulous memories from Fulwell favourite The Grange as Sunderland pub gets new look

Here’s a round of retro photos from The Grange - the Sunderland pub in the headlines.

4 months ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Claire Lark

31 wondrous Blackpool retro photos go back in time to the era of 1950-1951

These amazing photos take us back to Blackpool in 1950 to 1951.

4 months ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds schools: 18 photos you'll only understand if you were a Copperfields College pupil

These photos are sure to evoke memories for former pupils at Copperfields College.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Crime in Sunderland: The murky world of the Victorian criminals and how to find out more

A Sunderland event will be filled with tales of ‘murders, assaults, drunkenness and madness’.

4 months ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine ways to spend your day off in Sunderland in the 1960s

Picture the scene. It’s 1969 and you’ve got a day off from work in Sunderland.

4 months ago

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11 Sunderland legends who would have made a dream England team

Imagine it. You’re the England manager but you can only choose a squad of SAFC legends.