The Streets of Hendon and the historical battles they are named after
Hendon is a suburb to the East side of Sunderland, branching off from the old East End, which rapidly expanded...
History
The day the sky turned black, when the Distillex chemical plant exploded and caused havoc throughout the North East
The date was 12th April, 2002. It seemed to be an ordinary day in the North East, that was until...
Where do Stottie Cakes come from? The story behind the popular North East bread
A Stottie cake is a variety of bread which is known for its very thick and crusty taste, usually produced...
What happened to the Tuxedo Princess and Royale, Gateshead and Teesside’s floating ship night clubs?
Once an iconic feature of the Tyneside, the Tuxedo Royale and Princess were former ferrys that were converted into floating...
When Sid James died at the Sunderland Empire, and does he haunt it?
Sid James (1913-1976) was an icon of British Comedy in the 1950s and 60s. The star of the legendary Carry...
When Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney performed at the Sunderland Empire
Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) was an American Hollywood actor who's career spanned nine decades and was one of the defining figures...
