Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in Sunderland - England
Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in Sunderland - England: Roker & Seaburn Beaches, Herrington Country Park, National Glass Centre, Stadium Of Light, Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, North East Land Sea and Air Museum, Mowbray Park, St Peter's Church, Barnes Park, Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Keel Square
Beautiful Marina at Sunderland Tyne and Wear North East England
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Sunderland Marina Situated on the North East Coast at the Mouth of the River Wear,Sunderland (/ˈsʌndərlənd/ (About this sound listen), locally /ˈsʊndlənd/) is a city at the centre of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne, 12 miles northeast of Durham, 101 miles southeast of Edinburgh and 240 miles north of London. It is a coastal city at the mouth of the River Wear with beaches at Roker and Seaburn. The etymology of Sunderland is derived from sundered land, meaning land sundered, or set aside for a special purpose, from those belonging to the monastery at Monkwearmouth.[4]
Historically in County Durham, there were three original settlements on the site of modern-day Sunderland. On the north side of the river, Monkwearmouth was settled in 674 when Benedict Biscop founded the Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey. Opposite the monastery on the south bank, Bishopwearmouth was founded in 930. A small fishing village called Sunderland, located toward the mouth of the river (modern day East End) was granted a charter in 1179.
Over the centuries, Sunderland grew as a port, trading coal and salt. Ships began to be built on the river in the 14th century. By the 19th century, the port of Sunderland had grown to absorb Bishopwearmouth and Monkwearmouth. More recently, Sunderland has seen growth as a commercial centre for the automotive industry, science & technology and the service sector.
A person who is born or lives around the Sunderland area is sometimes colloquially known as a Mackem. This word is a late 20th century coining, and was initially an exonym, not used by the people of Sunderland until the 1980s.Redevelopment of the Monkwearmouth Colliery site, which sits of the north bank of the river Wear opposite the Vaux site, began in the mid-1990s with the creation of the Stadium of Light. In 2008, it was joined by the Sunderland aquatic centre. The Sheepfolds industrial estate occupies a large area of land between the Stadium and the Wearmouth Bridge. Sunderland arc are in the process of purchasing land in the Sheepfolds, with a view to relocate the businesses and redevelop the site. The emphasis of development plans include further sporting facilities, in order to create a Sports Village. Other plans include a hotel, residential accommodation, and a footbridge linking the site with the Vaux development.Each year on the last weekend in July, the city hosts the Sunderland International Airshow. It takes place primarily along the sea front at Roker and Seaburn,
Sunderland also hosts the free International Festival of Kites, Music and Dance, which attracts kite-makers from around the world to Northumbria Playing Fields, Washington.
Every year the city hosts a large Remembrance Day memorial service, the largest in the UK outside London in 2006.[125]
Sunderland's inaugural film festival took place in December 2003 at the Bonded Warehouse on Sunderland riverside, in spite of the lack of any cinema facilities in the city at that time, featuring the films of local and aspiring directors as well as reshowings of acclaimed works, such as Alan Bleasdale's The Monocled Mutineer, accompanied by analysis.[126] By the time of the second festival commencing on 21 January 2005, a new cinema multiplex had opened in Sunderland to provide a venue which allowed the festival to showcase over twenty films.
Attractions[edit]
Notable attractions for visitors to Sunderland include the 14th century Hylton Castle and the beaches of Roker and Seaburn. The National Glass Centre opened in 1998, reflecting Sunderland's distinguished history of glass-making. Despite sustained support from the Arts Council the centre has struggled to meet visitor targets since it opened.
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, on Borough Road, was the first municipally funded museum in the country outside London.It houses a comprehensive collection of the locally produced Sunderland Lustreware pottery. The City Library Arts Centre, on Fawcett Street, housed the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art until the library was closed in January 2017. The library service was relocated to the Museum and Winter Gardens and the Gallery for Contemporary Art,
The City of Sunderland has been commended several times on its commitment to preserving its natural facilities. As such, Sunderland has been awarded prestigious titles by the Britain in Bloom collective in 1993, 1997 and 2000Each year on the last weekend in July, the city hosts the Sunderland International Airshow. It takes place primarily along the sea front at Roker .
A Walk in Sunderland England
A Walk in the City of Sunderland in the Week of the Football Team Being at Wembley Stadium in the Checkatrade Trophy Final against Portsmouth.
Sunderland is a city at the centre of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England, 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles northeast of Durham at the mouth of the River Wear.
Historically in County Durham, there were three original settlements by the mouth of the River Wear on the site of modern-day Sunderland. On the north side of the river, Monkwearmouth was settled in 674 when King Ecgfrith of Northumbria granted land to Benedict Biscop to found Monkwearmouth Monastery. In 685, Ecgfrith further granted Biscop the land adjacent to the monastery on the south side of the river. As the river separated this land from the monastic community, it was henceforth referred to as the sunder-land, and would grow as a fishing settlement before being granted a charter in 1179.West of the medieval village of Sunderland on the south bank, Bishopwearmouth was founded in 930.
New wagon shed at Monkwearmouth Train Museum
A short slideshow that tells you how the building was built, why the trains needed restoring and a glimpse at the official opening of the Wagon Shed.
Arriving and departing Sunderland on a Northern Rail class 156 - 9/2/11
With a service to the MetroCentre.
Also includes passing through St Peter's Metro station, the dissused Monkwearmouth station and Stadium of Light Metro station.
Monkwearmouth Railway Museum 22nd June 2011
Monkwearmouth Museum in 60 seconds
GREAT BRITAIN: SUNDERLAND (Tyne and Wear, England, UK)
GREAT BRITAIN: SUNDERLAND (Tyne and Wear, England, UK)
Sunderland is a city at the centre of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England, 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles northeast of Durham at the mouth of the River Wear.
Historically in County Durham, there were three original settlements by the mouth of the River Wear on the site of modern-day Sunderland. On the north side of the river, Monkwearmouth was settled in 674 when King Ecgfrith of Northumbria granted land to Benedict Biscop to found Monkwearmouth Monastery. In 685, Ecgfrith further granted Biscop the land adjacent to the monastery on the south side of the river. As the river separated this land from the monastic community, it was henceforth referred to as the sunder-land, and would grow as a fishing settlement before being granted a charter in 1179. West of the medieval village of Sunderland on the south bank, Bishopwearmouth was founded in 930.
Sunderland grew as a port, trading coal and salt. Ships began to be built on the river in the 14th century. By the 19th century, the port of Sunderland had absorbed Bishopwearmouth and Monkwearmouth, owing to the growing economic importance of the shipbuilding docks. Following the decline of the city's traditional industries in the late 20th century, the area grew into a commercial centre for the automotive industry, science and technology and the service sector.
Bede, sometimes called the father of English history, began his monastic career at Monkwearmouth monastery in Sunderland, before moving to the newly-founded Jarrow monastery in 685 (these monasteries together formed the dual Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Abbey). It therefore seems likely that he was born in or near Sunderland. Indeed, Bede later wrote that he was ácenned on sundorlande þæs ylcan mynstres (born in a separate land of this same monastery); here, sundorlande translates literally as separate land but could refer to the village of Sunderland. Alternatively, it is possible that Sunderland was later named in honour of Bede's connections to the area, by people familiar with this statement of his.
A person from Sunderland is sometimes known as a Mackem. However, as this term originated as recently as the early 1980s, it should be noted that its use and acceptance by Sunderland residents, particularly among the older generations, is not universal. At one time, Sunderland-built ships were called Jamies, in contrast with those from Tyneside, which were known as Geordies, although in the case of Jamie it is not known whether this was ever extended to people.
Са́ндерленд — город в английском графстве Тайн-энд-Уир, центр административного района Сити-оф-Сандерленд. Население — 174 286 человек (2011).
Первые поселения на месте современного Сандерленда известны ещё с Новокаменного века и времён Древнего Рима. В 674 году был основан монастырь Вермауз энд Джерроу (англ.)русск., что положило начало истории города. В конце VIII века, район был захвачен викингами и к середине IX века монастырь был заброшен. В начале XII века на месте Сандерленда находилась небольшая рыбацкая деревня. С середины XIV века начало развиваться судостроение, а с 1589 года стала перерабатываться пищевая соль. В настоящее время Сандерленд — крупный порт, в городе располагаются предприятия судостроения, деревообработки, швейной промышленности, производства бумаги, радиотехники, стекла. Вблизи города ведётся добыча каменного угля, который вывозится через порт.
Согласно переписи 2001 года, в городе проживает 177739 жителей, это 26-й по численности населения населённый пункт в Англии. 98,1 % проживающих относятся к белой расе. 81,5 % относят себя к христианам, 9,6 % — нерелигиозны, оставшиеся относятся к иным конфессиям или не назвали своё вероисповедание.
GBRf 66716 passing Monkwearmouth Sunderland
The Art of Mining at Monkwearmouth Museum
Places to see in ( Sunderland - UK )
Places to see in ( Sunderland - UK )
The City of Sunderland is a local government district of Tyne and Wear, in North East England, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough. Sunderland is named after its largest settlement, Sunderland, but covers a far larger area which includes the towns of Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, Washington, and a range of suburban villages.
Sunderland was formed in 1974, titled the Metropolitan Borough of Sunderland, as part of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 and is an amalgamation of four former local government districts of County Durham. Sunderland was granted city status in 1992, the 40th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth II's accession.
The only professional sporting team in Sunderland is the football team, Sunderland A.F.C., which was formed in 1879, and plays home games at the 49,000 seat capacity Stadium of Light. Sunderland is home to a Nissan car manufacturing plant. Over recent years Sunderland city centre has seen a re-development of the Sunniside area taking place, with new bars, cafes and retailers opening their doors on the Eastern side of the city. The Sunniside area now includes an Empire Cinema, Gala Casino and many surrounding eateries.
Alot to see in ( Sunderland - UK ) such as :
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
National Glass Centre
Mowbray Park
Souter Lighthouse
St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth
Ryhope Engines Museum
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
Beamish Museum
Angel of the North
Herrington Country Park
Hylton Castle
Beamish Museum
Pit Hill Methodist Chapel - Beamish Museum
Chester Le Street Riverside Sports Pavilion
Washington Old Hall
Tanfield Railway
Barnes Park
Seaburn Beach
Keel Square
National Trust - Penshaw Monument
Bowes Railway
The Princess Anne Park
Lambton Castle
Shore Leisure Ltd
James Steel Park
Fulwell Quarry Nature Reserve
Tunstall Hills
Durham Heritage Coast
Waldridge Fell
Mini Moos Fun Farm
Glebe Park
( Sunderland - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Sunderland . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Sunderland - UK
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Grand Central Class 180 Fellgate
Grand Central Class 180 Fellgate
Fablab Sunderland - Monkwearmouth School Event
The FabLab is a digital fabrication workshop brimming with opportunities for learning and innovation.
Sunderland classic car rally at Ryhope pumping station.
This video was taken at the Sunderland Classic car rally at the pumping station at Ryhope.
civil war re enactment sunderland
exhibition on at monkwearmouth museum sunderland, video of civil war re enactment in sunderland.
Sunderland’s Fan’s Museum is new home for Wearmouth Colliery memorial
Sunderland’s Fan’s Museum is new home for Wearmouth Colliery memorial
Sunderland’s Fan’s Museum is new home for Wearmouth Colliery memorial
Wearmouth Colliery opened in 1835 and was the last operational mine in the County Durham Coalfield when it closed in December 1993. The site was cleared shortly afterwards and is now home to the Stadium of Light, which opened in July 1997 to replace Roker Park. At least 300 people died in the pit during its 158-year history, and a memorial to them was created when the pit closed. The dried floral display reflects Sunderland’s industrial heritage and bears the not only the Sunderland AFC badge an...
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Tyne and Wear Metro - Metrocars 4070 and 4052 passing Sunderland
Tyne and Wear Metro - Metrocars 4070 and 4052 passing Sunderland
DB regio Tyne and wear metro 4052 departs Sunderland
Tyne and Wear Metro Views, Landmarks And Attractions
North East England: Tyne And Wear Metro Views, Landmarks And Attractions:
A video of the Tyne and Wear Metro and a tour of some of Sunderland and Newcastle (North East England's) most beautiful views, landmarks and attractions you can see and visit by using the Tyne and Wear Metro, these include, New Wear Crossing, Queen Alexandra Bridge, University of Sunderland, The Murray Library, Sunderland Minster, Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland museum and winter gardens, Keel Square, Monkwearmouth bridge, St Peter's church, Roker and Seaburn Seafront, Sunderland International Airshow, Gateshead, Gateshead Sage, Gateshead Baltic art centre, Tyne Bridge, High Level Bridge, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Swing Bridge, Newcastle Central station, Newcastle Chinatown, Haymarket, Jesmond Dene, Cullercoats Beach, Tynemouth Castle and Priory and South Shields beach. All locations are great for tourists, tourism and are nearby metro stations
Metro Metrocars clips are added and stations visited are as follows,
South Hylton Metro Station
Pallion Metro Station
Millfield Metro Station
University Metro Station
Sunderland Railway (Metro Station)
Stadium Of Light Metro Station
Seaburn Metro Station
Gateshead Interchange (Metro Station)
Newcastle Central Station (Metro Station)
Haymarket Metro Station
Jesmond Metro Station
Cullercoats Metro Station
Tynemouth Metro Station
South Shields Metro Station
Passing Tyne and Wear Metro trains filmed at
Hadrian Road Metro Station
Brockley Whins Metro Station
St Peter's Metro Station
Cullercoats Metro Station
Sunderland city of culture bid 2021
Newcastle Metro Crossing The Tyne Bridge 02/08/15
Crossing the Tyne bridge on the metro service to Gateshead station.
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