Chris Cordner Journalist
  • Bowburn
  • 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.

Published In

Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, Shields Gazette

Focus Areas

  • Nostalgia

1650 Articles
over 1 year ago
sunderlandecho.com

Nine retro Roald Dahl scenes from Sunderland over the years as we look back at some giant memories

Are you sitting comfortably? We’ve got Roald Dahl memories to share with you from Wearside and County Durham.

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over 1 year ago
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10 retro photos from Gilley Law as we put the spotlight on another Sunderland neighbourhood

From a chimney demolition to the VG store – we’ve got Gilley Law memories galore.

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over 1 year ago
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First chance to listen to the beautiful sound of this church organ from Sunderland in its new Mal...

A magnificent church organ from Sunderland has played its first music in its new home in Malta.

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over 1 year ago
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A family firm with a superhero at the helm is backing the Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards

A business boss who has been hailed as a superhero has explained why it is so important to back start-up companies.

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over 1 year ago
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Nine pictures from Sunderland little ones' first ever days at school in 2011

Eleven short years have passed since these Wearside children had their very first day at school.

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over 1 year ago
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Nine pictures from Sunderland little ones' first ever days at school in 2011

Eleven short years have passed since these Wearside children had their very first day at school.

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over 1 year ago
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How Souter Lighthouse is cultivating a new allotment project – with a stunning coastal backdrop

A brand new chance to cultivate your own fruit and veg is under way – right by the coast.

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over 1 year ago
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New swimming pools on the way for Sunderland, with 16 jobs created as siblings expand 'Swim City'

Sixteen jobs are on the way for the Sunderland area thanks to a city business which is investing in swimming.

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over 1 year ago
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Eight reminders of the Gladiators stars who came to Sunderland as the TV show looks set to return

Gladiators fans – you will go with your Wearside memories of the epic show.

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over 1 year ago
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The Hartlepool and Sunderland hermit who wore a dead dog for a hat, lived in a rundown boat and w...

He was “kidnapped”, lived in a derelict boat and lived off the food of the shoreline.

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over 1 year ago
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Eight Sunderland dancing scenes from the past as we get ready for Strictly's return

We’re in the mood for dancing – because Strictly is coming back!

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over 1 year ago
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Nine more Sunderland pubs as they looked in the 1960s - remembering the Crowtree, Dolphin and Dra...

Who’s up for a trip back in time – to some of Sunderland’s 60’s pubs?

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