The changing face of the Sunderland Civic Centre site in 13 iconic photos from the city centre venue's past

The changing face of a prime part of Sunderland city centre has grabbed lots of attention.

The former Civic Centre site has been transformed into a major new housing development, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

Today, we take a look at the Sunderland site from its earliest days as the Civic Centre to the development of the West Park Quarter homes.

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9. Back to 2022

Sunderland Civic Centre shortly before demolition work began 3 years ago. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo

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10. On parade in 2024

The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery marked its 40th anniversary of Freedom of Sunderland with a parade from the Civic Centre to Burdon Road War Memorial. | se

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11. How it looked last Christmas

The site of the former Civic Centre under development with 265 new homes being built. | Sunderland Echo

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12. Taking shape

The West Park Quarter housing development on the former Civic Centre showing construction progression earlier this year. | Sunderland Echo

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