Grant Awarded To Help Preserve Historic Buildings
The Jane Gibson Almshouses Trust has been awarded a grant of £103k to repair and improve the look of its historic building beside Sunderland...
University of Sunderland to Present 350 Million Year History of the Wear
An exciting series of free lectures at the University of Sunderland this summer will celebrate the River Wear and its impact on the city....
Seaburn Tram Shelter Public Conveniences
Some historic Sunderland toilets – located beneath an old tram shelter in Seaburn – have reopened to the public following a restoration programme. The Victorian-era...
Sunderland’s Washington Old Hall celebrated American Independence Day this year by welcoming some very special guests. Representatives from Tudor Place, a historic building in the...
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Sunderland’s historic Roker Pier is once again open to the public. The pier – along with the lighthouse and an access tunnel – had...
Honoring Heroes: Sunderland's Remembrance Parade and Service
Personnel and veterans associated with the military, as well as residents from all corners of the city, will unite with the Mayor of Sunderland,...
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Sunderland’s residents are to have the chance to hear about exciting new plans to revitalise the city’s historic Minster Quarter. It is hoped that these...
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A project is underway to gather people’s memories of a historic Sunderland landmark. Ghosts of Hylton Castle aims to capture people’s recollections of growing up...
Holy Trinity Church in the East End of Sunderland will be undergoing extensive restoration work over the next 12 months. An event to promote the...
The Rifles Exercise Freedom of the City: Sunderland's Grand Parade
THE RIFLES will exercise their Freedom of the City of Sunderland by conducting a parade in the city this upcoming weekend. Bestowed with this civic...