Bodlewell Lane is one of the city’s most intriguing thoroughfares with an interesting past which stretches back hundreds of years.
It once had a police station, a well which served the people of Sunderland and close links to the ferry.
But there’s one tale which really got my attention and it’s the story of the business boss who was forced out of his shop - by tobacco chewing youngsters.
Have a closer look.
In case you missed it;
1. Once a police station
Bodlewell Lane had a quirky history. It once had a divisional police station on this site in Sunderland. | se
2. Where the name came from
The lane was named after a public water well where residents could buy water for approximately half a farthing. The well was removed in 1938. | se
3. Specialising in repairs
The same street was host to a man called Tommy Sanderson who ran an umbrella repair shop. | ChatGPT
4. Known across town
Tommy was also known on Wearside because he was the town crier for the area. | ChatGPT