Joplings summer sale - a Sunderland tradition - video Dailymotion

The queues, the banter, the tea and coffee. All part of the Joplings summer sale in the 1970s.

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00:00It was a staple part of any Sunderland summer. The droplings sails, and even though the temperatures

00:07might be through the roof, you still queued for hours in the 1970s. The fun started before

00:14you even went through the doors. There were cuppers, bander, and the clammer to be first

00:20in the queue. Nannas in top coats, youngsters in their best hats, and the staff mingling

00:27with the customers. It all went on. Then, when you got inside, there were bargains galore.

00:34Look at the demand for shoes in 1975, and for technical equipment in 1977. Share your

00:44droplings summer sails memories by emailing chris.cordner at nationalworld.com