It served the then town as a station for more than a century and is still a great asset to the community today as The Fans Museum. As the building marks a milestone, we had a rifle through the archives to look back at its colourful past, from evacuees to elephants.
For more on how The Fans Museum is breathing new life into the building see here.
9. Fit for a Queen Mother
The Queen Mother arrives at Monkwearmouth Station, Sunderland, in June 1964. Her Majesty is pictured with Sunderland's Mayor (Ald R Wilkinson) and Chief Constable, Mr W Tait. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. All hands on deck
Workmen repairing Sheepfold's North Bridge in 1948. A twisted girder closed the line between Sunderland Central and Monkwearmouth Stations for 17 hours. Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. Well maintained
Keeping the station neat and tidy Photo: national world