Tag: Sunderland heritage
Local Schools and Residents Help Create Banner Celebrating Hetton’s Past
A new six-metre banner celebrating the rich history of Hetton has been unveiled, created by the Hetton Local and Natural History Society.
The banner has...
Washington F Pit Set for Major Revamp with New Visitor Centre...
Exciting plans to revitalise Washington F Pit Museum and Albany Park have moved a step closer, as a planning application has now been submitted...
Washington’s Heritage in Focus as F-Pit Museum and Albany Park Plans...
Residents are encouraged to share their views on proposed new exhibition installations at Washington F-Pit Museum, forming part of a major regeneration project for...
Discover Sunderland’s Past: Two Weeks of History, Culture and Community in...
From Saturday 19 July to Sunday 3 August, #LoveSunderlandHeritage fortnight is back with a packed programme of events to celebrate Sunderland’s unique heritage.
The two-week...
Roker Pier Set for £236,000 Restoration After Storm Babet Damage
A 12 WEEK programme of repairs for Sunderland’s storm damaged Roker Pier is due to begin at the end of this month.
The grade II...
Explore Sunderland’s Past: Heritage Open Days Festival 2024 Kicks Off
A PROGRAMME of free events celebrating Sunderland, Washington and the Coalfield’s rich history is underway as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, England’s...
Heritage Restored: Sunderland’s Minster Quarter Transformed Through £3m Scheme
A SCHEME to restore some of Sunderland’s best loved heritage buildings has come to a close after six years of making improvements to the...