Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup memories told through 11 shopfronts, pubs and streets | OneFootball

A nostalgic gallery revisits Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup adventure through the city’s shops, pubs and clubs, captured in 11 archive photographs. It charts fans setting off for Wembley, a near-empty city centre on Cup final day, and the triumphant parade.

According to Sunderland Echo, the images show scenes from departure to homecoming, when the cup returned to Wearside before tens of thousands.

Supporters on the road could have called at Finlay’s for last minute gifts and other bits.

At the Board Inn in East Herrington, crowds clambered onto the roof and even lampposts to catch a glimpse of the parade.

Sutton’s offered petrol and the latest car upgrades, with HP terms available.

One Fawcett Street frame picks out Burtons, Hardy and Co, Dunn and Co and K Shoes lining an almost deserted stretch.

Readers are invited to share their memories of that remarkable year by emailing chris.cordner@iconicmediagroup.co.uk.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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