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

Name: Houghton Hillside cemetery - one of Sunderland's hidden gems
Uploaded: 2022-09-01T15:55:21.000Z
Duration: 309 s
Description: Tony Gillan takes us on a potted tour of the history of Houghton Hillside Cemetery - a peaceful spot whose entrance many Sunderland folk will have spotted as they drive through Houghton Cut

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

By Graham Murray

Published 2nd Sep 2022, 13:32 GMT

Updated 2nd Sep 2022, 15:37 GMT

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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.

Sunderland