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Sunderland is a regional metropolis, at the mouth of the River Wear facing the area’s beautiful North Sea coastline. Historically, there were three settlements on the river estuary, which later formed today’s Sunderland. It was Monkwearmouth from 674 on the north bank and Jarrow from 684 and Bishopwearmouth from 930, both on the south bank of the river.
Fishing provided prosperity for urban development, as did the port facilities along the river. Sunderland obtained city rights in 1179, and trade in coal and salt arose with ships built locally on the river. The 19th century growth from the port and industrialization caused the three original towns to be formally merged.
Today, Sunderland is known for its harbor and the atmosphere around the Wear. Just north of the city’s modern center south of the river you can see two well-known bridges next to each other, Wearmouth Bridge from 1927-1929 and Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge from 1879. From here you can take a stroll along the harbor, passing the University of Sunderland, the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art and the National Glass Center on the way east. If you continue, you come to the city’s marina and harbor piers, where you can almost walk out into the North Sea.
The center of Sunderland is characterized by modern buildings and shops. Around the center, however, there are also several sights and attractions. For example, you can visit the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, where you can see different collections of art etc., and there is also a park and an interesting winter garden on site. You can also go to the Anglican churches, Sunderland Minster and Holy Trinity Church. If you walk a little to the northwest, you can see Hylton Castle, which is a medieval castle and former residence of the Hylton family.
Along the North Sea coast north of Sunderland is Souter Lighthouse, a remarkable lighthouse from 1871 that was the first in the world to install alternating current. It was erected in this place because there are a number of rocky cliffs off the coast, into which many ships have sailed over time.
Newcastle is a city in northern England, and it an interesting mix of new and old. The remains of the old castle that gave the city its name and the preserved parts of the medieval city wall are the most striking examples from history. Modern museums, well-stocked shopping malls and innovative architecture are also part of Newcastle.
Along the Tyne River there are several majestic bridges, and along the landscaped river promenade you can see some of these masterpieces from the industrial age, that added to Newcastle and northern England fame. In the same area, you can see some of England’s most spectacular buildings from recent decades.
Durham is a city beautifully situated on the River Wear, and just where it makes a bend, the historic town center is on a small peninsula. The town was founded in 995 by Anglo-Saxon monks looking for a place where they could avoid Viking raids and thereby protect the relics of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne.
The monks’ first church was replaced by Durham Cathedral in the 11th century, and in the same century the Normans established Durham Castle. From the 1070s to 1836, the city was ruled by bishops from Durham Castle, and the area functioned as a kind of buffer between England and Scotland.
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Overview of Sunderland
Sunderland is a regional metropolis, at the mouth of the River Wear facing the area’s beautiful North Sea coastline. Historically, there were three settlements on the river estuary, which later formed today’s Sunderland. It was Monkwearmouth from 674 on the north bank and Jarrow from 684 and Bishopwearmouth from 930, both on the south bank of the river.
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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The Sunderland travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the English city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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