Content based on the tag Retro

The Sunderland theatre ghost who loved a laugh - and a whistle

Have you heard the one about the Sunderland theatre ghost which might well have been the spirit of a comedian.

18 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

West Leeds: 24 ace photos take you back to Armley in the 1990s

Good news kicks off this photo gallery celebrating a decade in the life of Armley.

18 days ago

thestar.co.uk

Sheffield retro: 26 photos to bring back happy memories of growing up in Sheffield during the 196...

If you grew up in Sheffield during the 1960s or 70s these pictures are sure to bring back memories from that era.

18 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Seven pictures showing changing face of Sunderland's Mowbray Road, from 1942 onwards

Jump in the car and join us for another spot of time travelling. This time we’re heading to Mowbray Road.

18 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

The Sunderland shop owner who had 1,000 skateboard fans backing him

A huge campaign was under way in Sunderland this time 47 years ago.

18 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine inspiring Sunderland shipyard scenes which could make great sculptures

A new set of sculptures paying tribute to Sunderland’s shipbuilding heritage is on the way.

18 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Seven memorable Sunderland teachers as we celebrate World Teachers Day

Take a moment to celebrate Sunderland teachers and their magnificent achievements.

18 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

A slice of Sunderland's past to celebrate National Golf Lovers Day

Forty years of fairway scenes. That’s what we’ve got in this golden gallery of golf memories.

18 days ago

thestar.co.uk

David Kessen

Sheffield's lost colleges: Poignant photos recall Granville, Richmond, Norton and Loxley colleges

They were the places where generations of us went after we finished school in Sheffield

18 days ago

edinburghnews.scotsman.com

Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh then and now: See the changes to seven Edinburgh stadiums over the years

In the latest instalment of our Edinburgh then and now series, we take a look at the city’s sports stadiums.

19 days ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

25 awesome throwback retro pictures of life in Blackpool 40 years ago

This gallery of photos rewinds 40 years in Blackpool capturing the town in 1984.

19 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

South Leeds: 31 beguiling photos take you back to Beeston in the 1960s

These wonderful photos chart a decade in the life of Beeston and its brilliant residents.

19 days ago

edinburghnews.scotsman.com

Gary Flockhart

We reminisce over Princes Street’s lost ‘90s and ‘00s shops - including JJB, Littlewoods, BHS and...

The capital’s most famous street can often seem deserted nowadays, but what did it used to look like?

19 days ago

thestar.co.uk

Sheffield retro: 38 photos to take you back to 1978, including lost shops, pubs and city landmarks

Sheffield looks very different in these photos, winding the clock back nearly half a century to 1978.

19 days ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

15 seasonal pictures taken in the month of October in Blackpool through the years

With this set of pictures we go back to Octobers in the past through The Gazette archives.

19 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

10 humble photos take you back to Harehills in the 1950s

These evocative photos celebrate a decade in the life of Harehills and its residents in the 1950s.

19 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Durham woman's rare signed Beatles album set to fetch £12,000 at auction

A Wearside woman has handed a signed copy of a Beatles album to an auction house - and it could fetch more than £12,000.

19 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1957

Traffic and travel takes centre stage in this trip down memory lane celebrating a year in the life of Leeds in the la...

19 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Nine happy Sunderland pictures from 2005 to 2015 as we mark World Smile Day

Put a big grin on your face and take in this selection of cheery Sunderland scenes from years gone by.

19 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

South Leeds: 12 humble photos take you back to Hunslet in the early 1960s

Corner shops and child’s play are the main focus of this gallery charting a year in the life of Hunslet in the early ...

20 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland from the air in the 1930s - Wearside included in new digital pictures released

Sunderland from the air has been included in a new collection of images - showing England as it looked 90 years ago.

20 days ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

13 treasured retro pictures of Blackpool's Keith Harris as his TikTok star daughter Kitty takes c...

Blackpool’s Keith Harris and Orville were a beloved duo who brought joy to millions through their heartwarming perfor...

20 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

14 charismatic photos take you back to Cross Green during the 1950s

These photos are sure to evoke memories for those who called Cross Green home in the 1950s.

20 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

South Leeds: 18 brilliant photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s

These photos take you back to the 1980s and put the brilliant into Beeston.

20 days ago

sunderlandecho.com

Why Lambton Lion Park closed after just eight years, shutting for good in October 1980

A famous attraction for Wearsiders closed its doors for good, 44 years ago this month.

20 days ago

thestar.co.uk

Sheffield retro: Rarely seen video captures forgotten Star Walk which attracted 250,000 spectator...

It was once one of the biggest events in Sheffield, drawing up to 250,000 spectators in its heyday.

20 days ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds restaurants: 10 city eateries you may remember from the 1970s

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of foodies who dined out around Leeds during the 1970s.

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

South Leeds: 17 nostalgic photos take you back to Morley at the end of the 1960s

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of Morley at the end of the 1960s.

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds in 1858: When thousands turned out for the visit of Queen Victoria

1858 was the year Leeds enjoyed a royal seal of approval.

about 1 month ago

thestar.co.uk

22 photos capturing movies and TV shows being filmed in South Yorkshire during the 90s and noughties

Sheffield has been a popular choice for TV and filmmakers recently.

about 1 month ago

birminghamworld.uk

Joe Forte

14 iconic Birmingham nightclubs from the 1980s and 1990s that we've loved and lost

Brummies share with us their favourite clubs in the city from decades past

about 1 month ago

thestar.co.uk

David Kessen

Sheffield Retro: Pictures show Infirmary Road's massive transformation in 80s and 90s

It was once known for sprawling high rise flats and a major hospital

about 1 month ago

blackpoolgazette.co.uk

19 of Blackpool's precious listed buildings in their early days from Blackpool Tower to The Regen...

Blackpool is a treasure trove of remarkable listed buildings - ones we walk past every day.

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

22 nostalgic photos take you back to Leeds Park Lane College

It was at one time the largest further education college in Leeds.

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

20 legendary photos take you back to Little London in the 1950s

These fantastic photos celebrate life in Little London during the 1950s.

about 1 month ago

thestar.co.uk

Sheffield retro: 22 photos taking you back to noughties nights out at Fusion, Foundry, Forum and ...

We never knew how good we had it in the early noughties.

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

North Leeds: 17 majestic photos take you back to Moortown in the 1930s

These wonderful photos chart a decaide in the life of Moortown in the 1930s

about 1 month ago

yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

East Leeds: 15 community-focused photos take you back to Cross Gates in 1997

These photo memories celebrate a year in the life of the east Leeds community of Cross Gates.

about 1 month ago

lep.co.uk

Jack Marshall

21 mind-blowing old school images to whisk you back to Preston in the late 1940s

In the late 1940s, Preston was a town recovering from the effects of World War II and transitioning into a new era of...