The Burdon Road multi-storey was used by the hit programme’s makers as they worked on the 11th series of the ITV detective show in May 2021.
Brenda Blethyn, who takes the lead role in the North East-set drama, and Kenny Doughty, who plays Dec Sgt Healy, were spotted alongside the production crew at the spot.
The award-winning show is made by Silverprint Pictures, which is part of ITV Studios.
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Filming for the 11th series of Vera took place in Sunderland's civic centre car park. Photo: JPI
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Kenny Doughty, who returns as Det Sgt Aiden Healy, in Sunderland as he filmed the ITV hit drama. Photo: Naomi McDonald
. Coffee break
Supporting actors enjoying a coffee break and chat in between filming scenes. Photo: JPI
. A break in filming
Stars of the show took several breaks from filming throughout the day. Photo: Stu Norton
. A quick wave
Brenda Blethyn waved to fans of the show as she headed back into the car park as the production resumed. Photo: JPI
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Kenny Doughty, who returns as Det Sgt Aiden Healy, in Sunderland as he filmed the ITV hit drama. Photo: Naomi McDonald
2. Coffee break
Supporting actors enjoying a coffee break and chat in between filming scenes. Photo: JPI
3. A break in filming
Stars of the show took several breaks from filming throughout the day. Photo: Stu Norton
4. A quick wave
Brenda Blethyn waved to fans of the show as she headed back into the car park as the production resumed. Photo: JPI