Sunniside Gardens Originally known as The Shrubbery. It was laid out by William Jameson in 1814. When William was commissioned in order to provide substantial Edwardian, Georgian and Victorian terraced houses for middle class Sunderland residents, who wanted to move away from the overcrowded riverside areas. However "The Shrubbery" became a public open space as part of William Jameson's master plan of 1821.Sunniside Gardens, forms a large area of open space in the eastern part of the city centre. The gardens are enclosed by terraced properties on Norfolk Street and West Sunniside Street and by the former Post Office to the north and the Somerford Buildings to the south.
Sunniside Gardens 2005 Before Refurbishment. In 2001 the City Council was successful in attracting a Heritage Lottery Fund grant towards a Townscape Heritage Initiative for the Sunniside area of Sunderland city centre. The area has played a key role in Sunderland's commercial and cultural life over centuries. This historical area was once the traditional heart of the City. However, while its importance had declined over recent years, the legacy of its former glory is evident in the urban structure and magnificent buildings which survive to the present.
Sunniside Gardens 2007 After Refurbishment With water feature
Sunniside Gardens 2007 after extensive refurbishment
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