Educational Resources

We are pleased to be able to offer this new Sunderland Heroes and Villians website resource. It offers excellent interactive materials and activities for both on-line and paper based research of the History of old Sunderland. This resource has been developed with a number of schools from across the city.
These materials are supported by a teacher's pack.

See: https://www.sunderlandheroesandvillains.com/
Upcoming Events
Amy Robsart's little trip
On the 8 September 1560 Amy Robsart the first wife of Robert Dudley was found dead at the foot of a staircase with a broken neck. Did she fall by accident or suicide or was she pushed?By Stuart Miller
Monday 30 April 2018
A trip down The River Wear from Wear Head to Roker Pier
By George Nairn
Monday 21 May 2018
OPEN DAY: Sunderland History Fair
Saturday 2nd June 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunderland Heritage Forum's History Fair, which brings together all aspects of local and regional heritage at The Quayside Exchange this year. The Donnison will be open for refreshments and a tour around our Geo
Saturday 02 June 2018
The History of Rock Lodge 1870 -1970
By Bill Greenwell
Monday 25 June 2018
Tall Ships: Open Day 10.00am - 4.00pm
Open Day with Sunderland Shipbuilding Exhibition (includes original film footage.) and fresh homemade refreshments.
Wednesday 11 July 2018
Sunderland Keelboats and Keelmen: 11.30am
By Carol Elva Carlyon and Buffet Lunch £7.00 (Book your tickets now!)
Thursday 12 July 2018
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