Sunderland landmarks go green in stunning light tribute to carers and other key workers

Northern Spire, Penshaw Monument, the Beacon of Light, Keel Square and Fulwell Mill showed turned green for the first time on Thursday, April 30 as part of a new fortnightly tribute.

The landmarks will be lit in green every other Thursday as a mark of respect for the carers and other key workers, while they will continue to turn blue on alternate Thursdays for the NHS – and to coincide with the weekly Clap for Carers initiative.

It was announced this week that Sunderland’s landmarks would also be lit in rainbow colours as a symbol of hope.

Leader of Sunderland City Council Graeme Miller said: "It's only right that we should extend this show of support to all carers and key workers whose selflessness and dedication to duty is helping us get through this pandemic.”

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