Roker Lighthouse To Shine Again After 40 Years Firstly, at the end of Roker Pier stands one of Sunderland’s most iconic land marks – Roker Lighthouse. The Victorian structure is a half a mile out to sea and people love the walk along the pier to see it. Indeed, it… Continue reading
Hilton Hotel Given The Go-Ahead Next To The Stadium Of Light Indeed, the world famous hotel chain ‘Hilton Hotels’ will build a new hotel in Sunderland. Moreover, they have the go-ahead to build a new 161 bedroom hotel next to the Stadium of Light. Hilton Hotel Job Creation The area… Continue reading
Hidden Tunnel May Open To The Public Indeed, should Sunderland Council secure the correct funding, we could see the Roker Pier Tunnel open to the public. Obviously, many people use Roker Pier daily. In fact, many walkers use it regularly for a leisurely stroll. Of course, fishermen and women use… Continue reading
Penshaw Monument, Sunderland, England. Firstly, from Sunderland City Centre, follow the River Wear upstream for five miles and discover Penshaw Monument. Indeed, this old folly is the North East’s biggest and best loved landmarks. Penshaw Monument has symbolised and represented the North East for over 150 years and will continue… Continue reading
To begin with, The Bridges Shopping Centre is the heart Sunderland City Centre. Indeed, at 550,000 square feet, it provides a clean undercover environment for Wearside shoppers. Furthermore, there are over 100 shops in which to browse at leisure. Generally speaking, The Bridges Shopping Centre has some of best shopping… Continue reading
To begin with, the founding of Sunderland East End Orphan Asylum came about in 1853. Indeed, this was after the Sunderland Orphan Asylum Act of 1852 came into force. However, it wasn’t until Thursday 17th October 1861, that the Sunderland Orphanage opened on the edge of the Town Moor. Not… Continue reading
To begin with, the Sunderland Marina is a recreational and housing area on the north bank of the River Wear. In fact, it is in Roker around a mile down from the Wearmouth Bridge. Together with the help of a £1m lottery grant, the Marine Activities Centre opened in 1994.… Continue reading
To begin with, the partnership of Thomas Jopling and Joseph Tuer would be the start something big in Sunderland. Indeed, it would be the beginning of the longest established department store in Sunderland. In 1804, Thomas Jopling and Joseph Tuer opened a drapery business at 174-178 High Street East. The… Continue reading
To begin with, the first Sunderland museum was in the Athenaeum in Fawcett Street in 1846. Indeed, Sunderland was the first place outside of London to have a publicly funded museum. In addition, by 1858, a new public library was up and running alongside. However, by the 1870’s, more space… Continue reading
To begin with, Chester-le-Street is the business, residential and shopping centre of one of the smallest English districts. Indeed, the town is in the northern part of County Durham, between Durham City and Gateshead. Of course, Chester-le-Street stands on the River Wear and lies just 10 miles west of Sunderland.… Continue reading
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