Special Choice 1970s & 1980s Old Photo Collections

Special Choice 1970s & 1980s Old Photo Collections brings together a special choice of memorable scenes celebrating historic Sunderland, local heritage, local history and heritage, This carefully curated selection of 1970s & 1980s old photo collections capture everyday life along the River Wear, where shipyards and coal mining shaped communities, livelihoods, and identify with a rich local history and heritage. Through this local heritage video of old photo collections, we step back into a time when industry, community spirit, and pride defined historic Sunderland. This special choice of images from the 1970s & 1980s highlights the deep connection between people and place. From fishing boats at the quay to the launch of a Sunderland lifeboat, the River Wear flows through the heart of local history and heritage. In this local heritage video we see Wearmouth Colliery, Deptford Power Station, and dockside scenes that reflect the strength of local heritage and working life. These old photo collections preserve moments that define historic Sunderland and its enduring heritage. The local heritage video demonstrates how community life shines through this special choice of photographs. Roller skating in Barnes Park, chess at the YMCA, and celebrations at Lambton Street reveal the social side of local history. Shops like Binns and Joplings, along with everyday street scenes, show how local heritage lived beyond industry. Sporting moments at Ashbrooke and Roker Park, along with school and community activities, enrich this journey through 1970s & 1980s old photo collections, This local heritage video clearly captures the spirit of historic Sunderland. There are powerful reminders of working life too, from Sunderland Forge workers to A&P South Dock labour on the River Wear, and miners standing together during challenging times. The images in this local heritage video reflect the resilience at the heart of local history and heritage, where industry and community depended on each other. The River Wear, ever-present, ties together these stories of heritage, making this special choice a meaningful tribute to historic Sunderland. The special choice collection in the local heritage video invites you to explore, remember, and share your own memories of 1970s & 1980s Sunderland. These old photo collections are more than images—they are windows into local history, local heritage, and the proud heritage of a city shaped by hard work and strong communities from the banks of the River Wear. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:58 Aerial View of Town 1977 01:17 Roller skating in Barnes Park 1977 03:17 Sunderland Barber Shop Singers 1976 05:17 Durham Miners Gala 1970s 06:17 Lambton St Trophy Presentations 1976 07:17 Thornhill School Boys on HMS Russell 1974 07:27 Boldon School Music Lesson 1976 What is our heritage Founded in 1900, the Sunderland Antiquarian Society is the UK’s largest local history group, serving as the primary custodian of historic Sunderland local heritage. Its core purpose is to advance public education regarding the local history and heritage of Sunderland and its surrounding areas. The society functions as a heritage information hub, maintaining a huge amount of old photo collections, newspapers, and artefacts at its local heritage centre, facilitating historical research for both members and the general public, offering access to rare local heritage documents such as shipyard records and family history. Beyond preservation, the society actively promotes local history and heritage through a regular programme of a local history presentation, illustrated talks, exhibitions, and various publications. It essentially acts as a heritage information hub as well as a local history group for the community to explore and celebrate local history and heritage of the rich industrial and social past of Wearside. If you recognise a place, remember a story, or have your own memories to share, please leave a comment — your voice helps keep our shared heritage alive. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* WATCH NEXT: Sunderland Ship Building Legacy    • Sunderland Ship Building Legacy   Local History Presentation Monthly Talks    • Local History Presentation Monthly Talks   ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Know someone who misses home? Help us share Sunderland’s history with friends and family living away. Please share our channel link with your loved ones near and far:    / @sunderlandantiquariansociety   Our website; https://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org/ Thank you for watching Special Choice 1970s & 1980s Old Photo Collections— and welcome to the ever-growing heritage information hub of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society local heritage centre working hard to share local history and heritage online.