Watch: Tony Gillan takes us on a tour of a little-know tranquil spot in Sunderland

Many of us might have spotted the entrance, especially if we regularly drive through Houghton Cut.

But far fewer of us have taken a look at the Hillside Cemetery in Houghton.

Here’s a look around, and a potted history, courtesy of Tony Gillan.

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