Picture special: Thousands brave cold to watch Sunderland fireworks displays

Thousands of people turned out to watch two fireworks displays in Sunderland last night.
Crowds lined the seafront to watch the fireworks display which marked the end of Sunderland Illuminations. Pic: North News.Crowds lined the seafront to watch the fireworks display which marked the end of Sunderland Illuminations. Pic: North News.
Crowds lined the seafront to watch the fireworks display which marked the end of Sunderland Illuminations. Pic: North News.

Even the rain and plummeting temperatures didn't deter families from flocking to Ashbrooke Sports Club and the seafront between Roker and Seaburn.

Our photographers were there to capture the best of the fun.

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