After a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was torn down by protesters in Bristol, attention has been turned to statues and monuments across the UK and questions asked about who they honour.
We’ve looked at 12 statues and monuments in and around Sunderland to see who or what they honour.
1. Monuments and statues we can all agree on (we think)
Statues and monuments are under greater scrutiny than ever at the moment. But we seem to be happy with the ones we have in our area. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Sunderland greatest disaster
This statue in Mowbray Park commemorates the disaster in nearby Victoria Hall, where 183 children were crushed to death in 1883. In 2002 it was restored and relocated from Bishopwearmouth Cemetery. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Washington's glorious mining past
This self-explanatory bronze statue of a typical mining family was unveiled in Concord in 2012 and met with immediate approval. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Ha'way the lads
This statue near the main entrance to the Stadium of Light honours all the fans who have followed SAFC in the last 141 years. Photo: Sunderland Echo