11 things I love most about the Monkwearmouth area of Sunderland, from the past and present

Daffodils, the pit and an incredible sunset all make my list of some of the most stunning views of Monkwearmouth over the years.

Today, I’m focusing on one particular neighbourhood in Sunderland with scenes from the 1950s right through to 2024.

They include Wearmouth Colliery, St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth Station and the Echo 24 Building.

But I want you to come up with your own selection of 11 best suggestions for your own area of the city.

Whether they are from the past or the present, I want to know what you love the most about your part of Wearside.

Tell me about your favourite things in Ryhope, Seaburn, Hendon, Pennywell, Penshaw or Grindon.

Or maybe you want to share your favourite aspects of Ashbrooke, Farringdon, Grangetown, Silksworth, Southwick or Doxford.

Send your selections in and let’s highlight the best that Wearside has to offer, past or present. Email your choices to [email protected]

9. Barclay Court

Lots of you will still have memories of Barclay Court in Monkwearmouth, captured in a March 1986 view. | se

This view of part of the Wheatsheaf Corner was taken in 1955 by a Sunderland Echo photographer. | se

Industrial Sunderland in 1952 with the little house on stilts nestling by the Wear. | se