The Old Tyne Bridge: The Medieval stone crossing which stood for 500 years
Football rivalry aside, The Tyne Bridge is an icon of modern engineering in the North East, which similar to its...
History
How Holmeside got its name, the Sunderland area once associated with floodlands
Holmeside is one of the main streets of Sunderland city centre. Feeding off the Durham Road and Vine Place, it...
When Sunderland fans sent a ferry up the River Tyne to taunt the mags
The year 1996 was an optimistic one for Sunderland. After previously having faced a struggle for survival in the second...
Jellied Eels, the weird Cockney food that us Northerners just don’t understand
The United Kingdom may seem small in comparison to many countries, but relatively speaking it's a big place, and large...
Where does Pease Pudding come from? And how did it become so popular in the North East?
Pease pudding is a savoury paste made from legumes, mashed yellow split peas, coupled with water and some spices. Pease...
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...
