Broken dreams and disappointments - Sunderland's failed projects, oddball schemes and artists' impressions that never made it into reality
The North East's highest building, giant clapping hands on the skyline, an enormous horn booming out SAFC match commentary.
Here we look at some of the wonderful and weird projects which were planned for Sunderland, but never happened for one reason or another - as well as some of the schemes which did go ahead, but ran into difficulties. Here's hoping Sunderland has more luck in the future!