Situated at the mouth of the River Wear, in North East England.
Sunderland became a city in 1992. It doesn't have a Cathedral, it's located in the diocese of Durham, though it does
have a Minster. The friendly locals are called Mackems or Wearsiders. Though some don't like the term Mackem. You can
read a full explanation of Mackem at
wikipedia.org...
Many people approach Sunderland on the A19.
Penshaw Monument can be seen for miles around.
Attractions in the area include the coast. There are some nice beaches on the north east coast including Whitburn, Seaburn and Roker.
Just behind is Mowbray Park, a Victorian park which has undergone extensive restoration.
Also within the City is The Empire Theatre, Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone 29th September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare it open. The Sunderland Empire has changed considerably over the years and was extensively refurbished in 2005, it now has first class facilities so that it is now capable of staging spectacular productions.
On the north side of the River Wear is The Stadium Of Light, home to Sunderland AFC
The National Glass Centre is also on the north bank of the River Wear, though nearer to the coast
...www.nationalglasscentre.com
Joseph Wilson Swan was born in Sunderland on October 31st 1828. He is most famous for his
development of the incandescent filament electric lamp, the first usable electric light bulb.
