Nine Sunderland people who spoke up about St George's Day

We interviewed people in 2003 and 2006

Here’s a selection of saintly memories from Sunderland’s past.

All these people shared their opinions on whether St George’s Day should become a Bank Holiday.

The Sunderland Echo headed into The Bridges for the views of readers in 2003 and we were back on the streets in 2006.

Thanks to them all. See if there’s a face you recognise.

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