So as 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to celebrate the beauty in and around Sunderland – from the coastline and the river to the city centre and the park.
We asked the Sunderland Echo readers to share their favourite photographs, taken by them throughout this year.
Here are some of your fantastic shots. You can add your own to our post on Facebook here. Thank you to everyone who sent in a picture.
18. Sun up
A different view - taken at the back of the Beacon of Light, looking up the river. Photo: Lainie Reay
19. Funfair
The Helter Skelter at the seafront as Sunderland Illuminations and Festival of Light returned. Photo: Donna Taylor
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