A History of Sunderland: Third Edition

A History of Sunderland deals in a lucid manner with the fascinating story of human activity on Wearside, a story that begins thousands of years ago when the Sunderland area was covered in dense woodland and Stone Age hunter-gatherers were at large.
Subsequently, the Romans came and were followed by monks who transformed Wearmouth into a place of renown, best known for its associations with the famous scholar, Bede.
During the Middle Ages, Sunderland became a borough and was affected by Scott...