Revisit the lost shops of Sunderland with Shots!TV
and live on Freeview channel 276
Sunderland is far from alone in having seen huge changes in its city - formerly town - centre over the decades.
Back in the day, it was packed with department stores, many of which are vividly remembered to this day.
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In this special feature, walking tours guide Ian Mole revisits some of their sites.
If the preview whets your appetite for retro retailers, you can see the full thing at www.shotstv.com
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