Sunderland Department Stores

Sunderland has had many department stores over the years. In particular, Sunderland city centre has seen many of these stores come and go. However, there has been an odd one in some areas of Wearside. What Is A Department Store? So, what exactly is a department store? Firstly, these are… Continue reading

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Sunniside Sunderland

Sunniside, Sunderland Sunniside is an area in Sunderland City Centre. Indeed, its boundaries are, Borough Road, Fawcett Street and the Sunderland Inner Ring road. Of course it is an old area and you will find many solicitors have their offices here. There are also many estate agents there too. Generally… Continue reading

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Sunderland Empire Theatre

Sunderland Empire Theatre The Sunderland Empire Theatre is on High Street West, Sunderland City Centre. All in all, it is one of the biggest venues in the North East of England with 1860 seats. However, when combined with standing room, its capacity can go over 2,250. In short, Brothers William… Continue reading

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Easington County Durham

To begin with, around 11 miles south of Sunderland lies the town of Easington in County Durham. The town contains both the ancient village of Easington together with the Easington colliery, the ex-mining town. So, let us explore this small town which has a population of 7,193 (2011). Easington County… Continue reading

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Hills Bookshop Sunderland

To begin with, William Henry Hills started the oldest established booksellers and stationers in Sunderland, Hills Bookshop. Indeed, this was on Christmas Eve, 1852. His very first shop was at 186, High Street on the corner with Nile Street. Of course, those days, this was the commercial centre in Sunderland… Continue reading

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Sunderland Cinemas

Sunderland Cinemas Regal, Odeon To begin with, let us take a look back at the glory days of Sunderland Cinemas when they were numerous. Indeed, the cinema industry was booming but why did they all disappear? On the site once occupied by the Olympia Pleasuredrome, there now stands what was… Continue reading

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Ryhope Engines Museum Sunderland

In short, Ryhope Village has one of the finest monuments to Victorian engineering ability in the North East of England. Of course, we are referring to the Ryhope Engines Museum in Sunderland which opened in 1868. Obviously, this water pumping station was responsible for supplying water to the Wearside area.… Continue reading

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Sunderland Town Hall

History of Sunderland Town Hall with images. Sunderland Town Hall Proposals The first proposal for the new building came from architect Joseph Potts in 1868. Indeed, Potts suggested developing the Fawcett Street site for the erection of a council chamber and administrative offices. He also proposed a concert hall, library,… Continue reading

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Beamish Museum

To begin with, Beamish Museum is an open air museum in the North East of England with a difference. On the whole, its main aim is to preserve a flavour of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. In other words, the museum gives a sample of rural and urban life… Continue reading

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Sunderland Pubs Safe but Chaplins and Varcity Face Uncertain Future

Sunderland Pubs Safe But Chaplins And Varcity Face Uncertain Future. Indeed, Chaplins, the Chesters and the Blue Bell in Fulwell, were facing closure. So were Varcity in Sunderland and Durham but they have carried on trading in the hope of finding a buyer. However, there are some Sunderland pubs safe… Continue reading

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