English place names were invented by J.R.R. Tolkein for use in bedtime stories for his children, or so I was taught in history class...
One of Sunderland’s most iconic buildings is not only undergoing renovation – it is about to enter the 21st century by being the star...
Sunderland’s first female MP has had a blue plaque unveiled in her honour.
Marion Phillips – a Labour politician and social activist – held her...
Sunderland residents will soon have the chance to learn about the north east’s fascinating, complex and often radical political history.
The Tyne-and-Wear section of Heritage...
Renovation work is underway on Sunderland’s historic Minster Churchyard and the nearby Town Park.
The works are part of a project to revitalise the city’s...
Two historic Sunderland pubs are due to be renovated – thanks to the National Lottery.
The pubs – the grade-II-listed Peacock and the Dun Cow...
A community picnic and programme of entertainment in Usworth Park on Saturday 3rd August will celebrate Washington’s mining heritage.
The Miners’ Picnic will mark the...
The idea of the Stars and Stripes flag fluttering in Washington on the Fourth of July may not sound unusual, but yesterday the Star-Spangled...
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...
Did you know that at least 78 blue plaques can be found in Sunderland?
Blue
plaques are permanent notices that commemorate influential people, landmark
events or important...
