Sunderland is a city on the north east coast of England in the conurbation area known as Tyne & Wear. The name is reputed to have originated from an Anglo-Saxon term meaning ‘to part’ probably from the valley carved by the river Wear which runs through the middle of the city. Three settlements originated on the site of the modern city. Monkwearmouth in the north was settled in 674AD when Benedict Biscop was granted land by King Ecgfrith of Northumbria to build St.Peters’ monastery, the first stone building in Northumbria, where the venerable Bede once studied. Bishopswearmouth in the south was founded when Athelstan the Glorious in 930AD gave land to the Bishop of Durham. To the east, at the mouth of the river, lay a small fishing village called Sunderland, which was granted a charter in 1179 by the then Bishop of Durham, Hugh Pudsey. Growing as a port trading coal, by the 14th century ships were being built and salt was being made from which a coal-mining community began to grow. Sunderland found itself in competition with its’ neighbouring Newcastle which had been given coal-trading rights by Charles I. Resentment grew so when the Civil War began, Sunderland sided with the Parliamentarians, who blockaded the Tyne, crippling Royalist Newcastle’s coal trade which in turn allowed the Sunderland trade to flourish and by the 19th century, the port had grown to absorb the other settlements. Sunderland was the first British town struck with the Indian Cholera epidemic. The town was put under quarantine but it rapidly spread across the country killing around 32,000 people. One of the most heavily bombed areas of the country during the Second World War, much of the town was rebuilt in concrete but many historic buildings do remain, including the Church of Holy Trinity which was built in 1719 as well as St.Michaels’ and St.Peters churches and the old monastery. Paper manufacture, electronics and chemicals have replaced the original industry when a massive regeneration program was staged in 1990 with new housing, retail parks and business centres where shipbuilders once stood. Sunderland was made a city in 1992 after winning a competition to celebrate 40 years of the Queen’s rule. Situated alongside one the country’s longest stretches of city-side beaches, the coastline and surrounding countryside, Sunderland is regenerating rapidly. The heart of the city has a retail focus and the nightlife and underground music scene is rated one of the best in the UK.
Attraction
Fulwell Windmill
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
Mowbray Park and Sunderland Winter Gardens
National Glass Centre
North East Aircraft Museum
Penshaw Monument
Ryhope Engines Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Ten Pin
Whitburn North Beach
Whitburn South Beach
Budget
Premier Inn Sunderland North West *book online*
Premier Inn Sunderland West *book online*
Quality Hotel Sunderland *book online*
Tavistock Roker Hotel *book online*
Travelodge Sunderland Central *book online*
Care Home
Cedars End
Eastcliffe
Huntercombe Centre
Jubilee Nursing Home
Park Lodge
St Cuthbert's
Thornbury Care Centre
Victoria Lodge Care Home
Casino
Church
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Caroline Oliver School of Dance
Club
Liquid & Diva
Manor Quay Nightclub
Sirens
The Point
Conference Centre
Council
Dentist
Breeze Dental
Doran Dental Practice
Garvey and Hicks
Grangetown Family Dental Health Centre
Lifetime Dental Health
The Green Dental Surgery
Doctor
Ald Jack Cohen Health Centre
Ashburn Medical Centre
Hendon Health Centre
Ryhope Health Centre
Silksworth Health Centre
Estate Agent
Chadwick Airey
Craig Andrew
Dean William & Co
Dowen Estate Agents
Halifax Property Services
KGB Properties
North Of England Property Services
Pattinson Keith Ltd
Watson Thomas
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Crowtree Leisure Centre
Esporta Health & Racquets Club
SpringHealth Leisure Club
Sunderland Health and Racquet Club
Washington Leisure Centre
Market
Performing Arts
Empire Theatre
Northern Academy Of Dramatic Arts
Northern Star Theatre Arts
Salsajive
Pub and Bar
Bush Inn
Cambridge
Eastender
Fairway
Grindon Mill Inn
Guide Post Ryhope
Harbour View
Hunters Lodge
Indigo Rooms
Ivy House
Jolly Sailor
Lord Seaham
Odd Fellows Arms
Prince Of Wales
Ropery
Slipway
Star and Garter
Times Inn
Vane Arms
Wheatsheaf
Restaurant
Amalfi Ristorante
Cafe Blue Cobra
Elizabeth's
Havershams Restaurant
Indigo Rooms
Jolly Sailor
La Toscanina
Latin Quarter
Leonardos
Midnight Moon
Olive Garden
Paprica
Ropery
The Place
Vivaldi
School
Argyle House School
Northern Academy Of Dramatic Arts
Salsajive
Southwick Primary School
Sunderland High School
Self-Catering
Cosa Nostra Aparthotels
Hackett Property Serviced Apartments
Mowbray Apartments
Serviced Apartments@The Mowbray
Solicitor
Freeman Pearson
Mason Brown Associates
Mckenzie Bell
Murray Humphrey
Peter Dunn & Co
Thompson & Co
Taxi
A1 Taxis
B & B Cabs
Blue Arrow Taxi Co Ltd
Lakeside Association of Drivers
Northside Taxis
Roker View Taxis
Station Taxis Ltd
Sunderland Mini Bus Hire
Theatre
Venue
National Glass Centre
Quayside Exchange
Vet
Sports Clubs
Broom (Women's Hockey)
ESDCS (Martial Arts)
Lambton Judokwai (Martial Arts)
Sunderland & District TTC (Table Tennis)
Sunderland City (Rowing)
Sunderland Football Club (Football)
Sunderland Sendai (Martial Arts)
Sunderland Yacht Club (Sailing)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Shops
Debenhams
Big Bookshop
Bridge Books
Hills
Green Sensations
Sunderland Florist
Boots
Style Entertainment
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
The Village Salon
Emerson's Pet Centre
All Pets
Paul F McCarthy
Chalmers Opticians
Jon Pierre
J D Sports
Centre Gallery
Northern Gallery for
PC World
Wickes
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Peacocks
Gamestation
B&Q
Flower Angels
Goldsmiths
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
T K Maxx
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards
Pets At Home
River Island
Topshop
BHS
The Entertainer
Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Karting North East(Motor Sports)
Sunderland Ski Centre(Snow Sports)
Sunderland Yacht Club(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Sunderland
Mowbray Apartments (0.10 miles)
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Serviced Apartments at The Mowbray offers its guests a home from home in the most opulent surroundings. Set in the heart of the city centre ... More
Serviced Apartments@The Mowbray (0.18 miles)
Serviced Apartments@ The Mowbray offers its guests accommodation in this fantastic contemporary development located in the heart of Sunderland City Centre adjacent to Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. Sunderland City ... More
Hawksley House (0.24 miles)
Hawksley House offers guests a home from home. A range of one and two bedroom serviced apartments located in Sunderland City Centre, all individually designed and complemented with everything expected in a 4* equivalent hotel ... More | visit website
Hackett Property Serviced Apartments (0.24 miles)
Travelodge Sunderland Central (0.29 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Queen Vic (1.31 miles)
The Queen Vic is located very close to the beach, and has undergone huge refurbishment. It has an ideal location for both corporate and leisure customers. It has restaurant that offers a large menu to ... More | visit website
Ashborne Guesthouse (1.36 miles)
Best Western Roker Hotel (1.46 miles)
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The Best Western Roker Hotel Sunderland has been a landmark on the stunning North East coastline for decades and offers visitors an unparalleled view of the sea. This ... More | visit website
The Balmoral and Terrace Guesthouses (1.49 miles)
Chaise Guest House (1.49 miles)
This Victorian, family-run guest house offers an excellent view of the sea, and is well-known for providing guests with delicious breakfasts and dinners.
Chaise Guest House enjoys an ideal location right on ... More
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