It’s the saga of the ark which was built on top of one of Wearside’s hills, and was shared with us by Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
Back in 1840, four students had a brainwave. To build an ark in the town, but not on the riverside.
They built it on top of a hill and then launched it while thousands watched.
Read our full story on the Sunderland Echo website to find out what happened.
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