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Bonfire Nights in Sunderland: 1950 to 1976
Sunderland Echo
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21/10/2024
Sparkling reminders of the great Wearside nights you had on November 5
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Remember, remember when bonfire nights in Sunderland looked like this.
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Thanks to Bill Hawkins and Sunderland Antiquarian Society,
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we can enjoy all of these views of November the 5th from 1950 to 1976.
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Here's a sparkler set of views from Roker Pier in 1950
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and fireworks on sale in Joseph's shop in 1952.
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There was a huge turnout for the fireworks display in 1968
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and these youngsters built a huge bonfire in Southwick in 1974.
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Have a look at this reminder of the show in 1976
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and if you have bonfire night memories to share,
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email chris.cordner at nationalworld.com
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