Sunderland Blue Plaques
A collection of Blue Plaques in and around Sunderland
23/10/2023
17/06/2023
Engineer Henry Hay Wake, appointed Chief Engineer of the River Wear Commissioners in 1868 when aged just 25, designed, engineered and constructed Roker Pier, Tunnel and Lighthouse between 1885 and 1903.
Wake also designed the giant crane, nicknamed Goliath because of its size, to help construct the pier as well as carrying out extensive improvements to the Port of Sunderland.
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Bowes Railway 50s/60s Weekend
Bowes Railway Co
Sunderland, NE97QJ
Celebrate the 1950's and 60's with Sunderland Car Club vintage vehicles, gift stalls, children's act
National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland, SR60GL
Inspiring people to learn about, make and enjoy contemporary glass. This page is monitored 9- 5, week
Roker Pier & Lighthouse
Adventure Sunderland, Marine Walk
Sunderland, SR60PL
Sunderland's iconic Roker Pier & Lighthouse. Following sympathetic restoration the grade 2 listed li
Grafters' Gables
Villette Road
Sunderland, SR2 8RH
Grafters' Gables is a unique combination of street art and storytelling. The murals and stories are all based on the history of Hendon, Sunderland.