The North East’s Oldest Folk Love Song, The Water of Tyne
"I cannot get to me love, if I would deeThe water of Tyne runs between him and me" The Water...
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Medieval Mayhem: When Southwick Residents Ransacked Fulwell in the 14th Century
In the Middle Ages, the North Side of Sunderland (East of Hylton) was known as the Parish of Monkwearmouth. Founded...
The Story of Joplings, The Sunderland Department Store Which Lasted Two Centuries
Today, the area known as John Street is one of the quieter areas of Sunderland City Centre. It's seen better...
“The Shire of Wearmouth”- When Sunderland Stretched To Dalton-Le-Dale
The 10th century was a significant point in the history of Wearside. The Anglo-Saxon King Æthelstan triumphed against the Scots...
“Made in Southwick”- How a New local Film Studio aims to forge Sunderland’s Place on the Big Screen
Pictured: The team of New Enterprise Studios in 2021, including Wayne Madden, alongside former Mayor of Sunderland Henry Truman and his...
What’s in a name? How the Surname “Liddle” is one of Sunderland’s oldest families
Every surname tells a story. While there are millions of family names throughout the world, and their diversity is only...
