The Lost Roman Story of South Hylton
South Hylton is a very quiet settlement on the River Wear. Its name is shared with the settlement across the...
Month: September 2021
Legends of Sunderland: Dave The Rave
We saved the best until last. Dave the Rave is probably the most iconic, active and known character in Sunderland...
Legends of Sunderland: Sister Mary Scholastica, Wearside’s “Powerhouse of Prayer”
The latest installment of "Legends of Sunderland" brings us the tale of a local character who is known for her...
“The Rough Valley”: The Medieval History of Ryhope Village
Ryhope is a village located to the Southeast of the City of Sunderland. Directly facing the North Sea, Ryhope is...
Sunderland’s Lost Medieval Suburb: The Story of Hameldon Village
As we have set out through various articles many of Sunderland's suburbs emerged in the Middle Ages as Manor estates...
Legends of Sunderland: Kit and Kat
The lesson of this story is that sometimes, the easiest way to make money is not always the best way...
