A unique piece of World War I history – which was almost lost forever – has gone on display for the first time this...
In 1963 at the age of two David Archer had a unique view of Sunderland – living in the city’s only penthouse.
David’s parents met...
Council Joins Global Communities To Commemorate The Bosnian Genocide in Srebrenica
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Sunderland City Council will join communities across the world in the annual, international commemoration of the Bosnian Genocide in Srebrenica.
‘Remembering Srebrenica’ week commences on Monday...
The Jane Gibson Almshouses Trust has been awarded a grant of £103k to repair and improve the look of its historic building beside Sunderland...
One-hundred-and-twenty-year-old bottles of beer have helped provide insights into the make-up of ancient ales.
Research from Brewlab and the University of Sunderland has retrieved live...
The debate surrounding the death penalty was pushed into the spotlight in the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency when he carried out more...
Landmarks across Sunderland will be lit up tonight in honour of national hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore following his death with Covid-19 yesterday.
Captain Sir...
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...









