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Penshaw Monument 1910

This is our guide to Sunderlands long & proud history. Read about how Sunderland got its name, why the Lambtons were cursed and just why was Penshaw Monument built?


The Lambton Worm

Read all about the Lambton Worm and the terrible curse that was cast on the Lambtons. [ Read More... ]



The ghost of Hylton Castle

The ghost of Hylton Castle who terrorised the Hyltons home! [ Read More... ]



Sunderland Ship Building

How Sunderland became the largest shipbuilding town in the world. [ Read More... ]



The Civil War - Sunderland Vs Newcastle

Before Football it was coal that the two cities used to fight over! [ Read More... ]



St Peters Monkwearmouth

St Peters Monkwearmouth Church. [ Read More... ]


 

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