Here’s just some of the cultural highlights of a busy year after the city got back to business following the pandemic.
13. The Norfolk Hotel regeneration, September
Work started on the £500,000 regeneration of the old Norfolk Hotel in Sunniside in September. The 16,000sqft site and its 45 bedrooms will be turned into artists studios, as well as space for creative businesses and a cafe. Photo: Stu Norton
14. Holiday Inn opens, December
Years in the making, Sunderland's new £18m Holiday Inn opened in Keel Square in December. The 120-bed hotel is set to play a key role in the regeneration of the city centre, providing much-needed accommodation for both business and leisure travellers. Photo: Stu Norton
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