The city of Sunderland, proudly situated on
the north-east coast of England and resting over the River Wear,
is a thriving city rich in heritage and character. Once
the biggest ship building town in the world, and several working
mines forming the main economy for the people, recent changes have
meant a diversification of trades - with many new businesses attracted
to the area, dominated by the successful Nissan car plant and, of
course, the huge Stadium of Light football ground.
Sunderland has an early and well-documented history, seen even to
this day in various surviving buildings such as the 7th century
Saxon church of St Peter, as frequented by the monk Bede; Hylton
Castle and Penshaw Monument.
The
city continues to grow as new projects fill the skyline - including
the National Glass Centre, the university's St.Peter's campus, the
Museum and Winter Gardens, the trendy Park Lane bus terminal, the
Bridges shopping centre and other venues throughout the area.
The
people
of Sunderland have a famous and typically 'northern' friendly manner.
Many modern artwork pieces have been recreated around the city to
hopefully show children and visitors the unique and strong character
of its people - from the miner's lamp, steel men and miner's wheel
outside the Stadium, to the kaleidoscope creations outside the National
Glass Centre. For more information regarding our city please visit
the Sunderland
Visitor Portal.
The city of Sunderland, proudly situated on
the north-east coast of England and resting over the River Wear,
is a thriving city rich in heritage and character. 
Once
the biggest ship building town in the world, and several working
mines forming the main economy for the people, recent changes have
meant a diversification of trades - with many new businesses attracted
to the area, dominated by the successful Nissan car plant and, of
course, the huge Stadium of Light football ground.
The
city continues to grow as new projects fill the skyline - including
the National Glass Centre, the university's St.Peter's campus, the
Museum and Winter Gardens, the trendy Park Lane bus terminal, the
Bridges shopping centre and other venues throughout the area.
people
of Sunderland have a famous and typically 'northern' friendly manner.
Many modern artwork pieces have been recreated around the city to
hopefully show children and visitors the unique and strong character
of its people - from the miner's lamp, steel men and miner's wheel
outside the Stadium, to the kaleidoscope creations outside the National
Glass Centre. For more information regarding our city please visit
the 
