But there are always Sunderland Echo photographs to give you a reminder of life on Wearside in times gone by.
Here is a reminder of Sunderland in 1965, showing everything from a newly built station to housing taking shape at Gilley Law.
How about a flashback to a long gone bar and a reminder of the shopping scene.
It’s all here in our retro feature.
1. Work on the station
Sunderland's partially completed new railway station is pictured in October 1965. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Gilley Law under development
Work at Gilley Law on a housing scheme to provide homes for 889 Sunderland families. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Helping the Transfusion Service
Nurse B Scott chats to a donor who is giving a donation of blood at a National Blood Transfusion Service session in Sunderland in August 1965. Photo: se
4. HMS Tiger in the Wear
HMS Tiger is ready to leave the River Wear and here are some of the 698 strong crew in April 1965. Photo: Sunderland Echo