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Mackies Corner in 13 magical memories of the iconic Sunderland landmark

One of Sunderland’s most iconic landmarks is 180 years old this year.

Mackies Corner was built in 1845 on the site of a house owned by Dr William Clanny, inventor of the miner's safety lamp.

Since then, it has undergone huge changes and the Sunderland Echo has been there to capture many of them on camera.

Have a look and re-live them with us.

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