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Binns Stores. From a drapery shop to the largest department store in Sunderland.
Coal Mining in Wearside. In the 14th century as forests began to deplete.
Joplings Department Store. The longest established department store in Sunderland.
Cholera. Sunderland became notorious as a result of Asiatic Cholera outbreak which in 1831
Victoria Hall Disaster. In the summer of 1883, Mr. Fay toured the schools of Sunderland
Bishopwearmouth. The strip of land on which Benedict Biscop later built his main
Station Taxis. Are one of the first motorized taxi services to serve Sunderland wit
Edward Thompson's business started out because of a bet, which turned out to be
The Regal Odeon. On the site once occupied by the Olympia Pleasuredrome
The Orphanage. Sunderland Orphanage Asylum was founded 1853
Fulwell Windmill. This is one of the few remaining working windmills left
The Empire Theatre. The theatre opened on 1st July 1907
Wearside Jack. On 23 February 2006, a 50-year-old man John Humble, a former
Malcolm Fairley. Nicknamed the fox was born in 1952 in Silksworth, Sunderland, the
Wearmouth Bridge. The first Wearmouth Bridge was the longest single span cast iron
Ryhope Pumping Station. The village has one of the finest monuments to Victorian
Ryhope Village. A colliery village 3 miles south of Sunderland City Centre
Sunniside Gardens. Originally known as The Shrubbery was laid out by William Jameson
Shipbuilding. The first reference to shipbuilding at Sunderland was in 1346
Seaburn and Roker. The beaches are a seaside playground for both adults and children
Blacklock Jewellers. Robert Blacklock was working on the Tyne as a shipwright when he
Sunderland Tramway. Sunderland has enjoyed a public transport since 9.00am Monday 28th
Sunderland Marina. Situated on the North bank of the River Wear. The £1m lottery
Sunderland International Airshow. Started as a small one-day event in 1988
Sunderland Town Hall. Compared to towns Sunderland was very late in providing a
The Workhouse. Sunderland's first workhouse was built in 1740 and stood in Church
Washington Old Hall. The Jacobean manor house Washington Old Hall is medieval in
Washington New Town. As Sunderland's need for more space was acknowledged it's
Hartley Wear Glassworks. James Hartley was born in 1811 in Dumbarton and went on
Roker Park. With its magnificent Victorian style and feel and the seaside resort of Roker
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens The first museum in Sunderland was in
Sunderland Football Club. The home of the famous Roker Roar
Vaux Brewery. The Vaux family have been involved in the brewery business since 1806
Hylton Castle. At one time it was one of the finest castles in England
Monkwearmouth. Began at the end of the seventh century
Penshaw Monument. Sunderland's most prominent landmark
Holy Trinity Church. One of the oldest buildings in the East End. In 1719
William Henry Hills. Started the oldest established booksellers and stationers
The Sunderland Echo. Was founded and first published on 22nd Dec 1873
Horatio Stratton Carter. Better known as Raich Carter, born on 21st December 1913
Wearmouth Bridge. This the first single span steel bridge across the River Wear built in 1796

Other Interesting Pages

Wear Recycling. New Recycling Service For Sunderland
Street Map. A street guide of Sunderland and districts
The Gallery. View a picture in 1 of our 6 galleries
Hints & Tips. Some handy hints and tips for the household
Vets & Pets. Have a sick pet find a vet anywhere in your region

Nearby Villages Towns & places

Beamish Open-Air Museum. Vividly recreating life in the North East in the early
Chester-le-Street. Is the business, residential and shopping centre of
County Durham. The magnificent landscape of Country Durham includes parts of the
Easington. The history of Easington dates back to 900-915AD, the first known
Houghton-le-Spring. Would not become part of Sunderland until 1974

Seaham & Harbour

Seaham County Durham
Seaham Colliery Explosion 1871
Seaham Colliery Explosion 1880
Seaham Fishing Tragedy 1962
Seaham Maritime Disaster 1873

Famous From Sunderland

Famous people from Sunderland James Bolam, James Herriot,  Joseph Swan and many more

Famous From Around The North East

Famous people from around the North East Tim Healy, Jimmy Nail, Eric Idle, Catherine Cookson and many more

Sunderland Famous Characters

Famous Characters from Sunderland, Mr Reay the Hot Potato Man, The Crab Woman,  Peggy Potts and many more

Sunderland Mysteries - 1700's to 1960,s

A selection of mysteries and ghostly tales from Sunderland and Wearside. Sunderland & Wearside Mysteries 1700's to 1960's.

Victorian Crime. Heinous Crimes from 1700,s to 1960,s

Crime has always had it's place in history and Sunderland also had it's share. Some chilling some sad and all very interesting. True crime from 1700's up to 1960's.

Childrens Activities

Keep the children amused during the holidays, just follow these simple  instructions to make various amusing gifts

Easy Recipes

Follow these Simple Steps to make and cook your own Christmas Cake also Main Meals - See more easy to prepare and cook recipes

Bands Who Rocked Sunderland In The 60'S & 70'

Amen Corner
Electric Light Orchestra
Fleetwood Mac
Jethro Tull
Love Affair
Manfred Mann
Marmalade
Pink Floyd
Slade
Status Quo
The Animals
The Beatles
The Fortunes
The Kinks
The Moody Blues
The Pretty Things
The Searchers
The Small Faces
The Rolling Stones
The Troggs
The Who
Tyrannosaurus Rex
The Hollies
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