Marion Phillips
Sunderland’s first female MP has had a blue plaque unveiled in her honour. Marion Phillips – a Labour politician and social activist – held her...
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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...
Town Park
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...
Empire and Dunn Cow
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...
Miners' Picnic
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...
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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...
Sunderland Blue Plaque
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...
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Two events will be taking place in Sunderland to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January). On Friday 25th January at 10.00 a.m., the mayor of Sunderland – Cllr...
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...