Spare a few minutes to enjoy a gallery of 11 photos from the history of the Roker Hotel.
But it is also a hotel with a fantastic history and plenty of famous visitors.
Have a look at some of them in this selection from 60 years of its past.
5. Welcoming the best in business
The opening of a trade fair in 1980. Sunderland MPs Gordon Bagier and Fred Willey were there. | se
6. Doing their bit on the catwalk
These young models were taking part in a show called Help Haiti in April 2005. | se
7. Retro in the ring
The versatile hotel has hosted all sorts of events over the years including this night of boxing in November 2005. | se
8. A wonderful spectacle in 2008
A reception was held for the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery in July 2008 after they had marched through Sunderland city centre. | se
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