My Local History Month
This month is Local History Month and there are heritage and history events going on all over the country. If you're in Sunderland, the booklet with all events is here. We're only ten days into the month of May as I write this but already I've been on three events with another to follow later this month. Elephant Tea Rooms, Sunderland High Street I've been on a guided walk around Sunderland’s Historic High Streets to discover the fascinating history of Fawcett Street and High Street West, the principal shopping streets during the 19th and 20th centuries, and the historic buildings that remain today. This was followed by a Sunday stroll along the river Wear looking at Bygone Transport and Industry. It was a brilliant riverside walk setting off from Cox Green and learning more about local sites like the wonderfully named Girdle Cake cottage and the Victoria Viaduct whilst keeping a keen eye out for wildlife like otter and kingfisher. And on Wednesday thi...