Nissan in Sunderland: A memorable journey through the plant’s past on Wearside

Nissan’s Sunderland plant officially opened in September 1986, following an agreement between the company and the Government to launch a premises in the UK.
Pupils from Castleview School learn about a career in the industry in 2003.Pupils from Castleview School learn about a career in the industry in 2003.
Pupils from Castleview School learn about a career in the industry in 2003.

We have taken a leisurely drive down memory lane to look back at some of the plant’s first employees, school trips to the floor and behind the scenes at the hard work. See if you can recognise any familiar faces in our photographs.

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