The Castles of the River Wear, from County Durham to Sunderland
The River Wear is a river with a immensely rich history. For thousands of years it has served as a pivotal area of strategic, military and economic importance. From the…
Explore old Sunderland from the Air in depth with this incredible nostalgic gallery!
What was our city like in decades gone by? The invention of planes and photography have gone a long way in preserving memories which would have otherwise been lost. Here,…
Five ways to travel to Sunderland WITHOUT going through Newcastle
As Sunderland residents, we’re all use to the reality that Newcastle has been the dominant regional centre for centuries and as a result, has a monopoly over transport infrastructure. The…
Who remembers Wimpy Burger in Sunderland Station?
Sunderland’s South station entrance is currently being rebuilt. We all agree it’s long overdue. The box like structure was hastily built in the 1960s as a makeshift necessity following the…
Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Sunderland for a change instead of Newcastle
Just to make it clear from the beginning, we have nothing against Newcastle. It’s undeniably a great city with a superb range of things to see and do, but you…
Who remembers this Market Square Sculpture? And do you miss it?
If you were around in Sunderland in the 1990s the chances are you will remember this massive sculpture. Sitting in market square near the entrance of The Bridges shopping centre,…
