But we are wondering if you know the meaning behind some of them. There’s a story behind everything from The Walrus to Ambit, Men of Steel to the Keel Square wheel.
We have them all in a series of Sunderland Echo memories, as well as their background tale.
Read on for links to shipyards, Lewis Carroll, and Barbary Coast.
9. Penshaw Monument, Market Square, Sunderland
The replica of Penshaw Monument had steel frames representing the Wearmouth Bridge, and it was built in 1990 for £55,000. | se
10. Sunniside Sculpture
This stunning work was unveiled in 2008 and represents the regeneration of Sunderland. This is a view from 2009 and shows the sculpture looking towards the old Norfolk Street post office. | se
11. Looking out, Facing in
The Heads sculpture next to the Aquatic Centre and the Stadium of Light, is seen in 2009. It is called "Looking out, Facing in" and is designed as a visual representation of the city's future while honoring its past, particularly its mining heritage. The sculpture features two heads that appear to be looking out and facing in, a reference to the Roman god Janus, who symbolizes looking to the future while remembering the past. | se
12. Shadows in Another Light, beneath Wearmouth Bridge
Sixteen roundels of cast concrete (made by a group of visually impaired adults) are set into the base depicting scenes such as a lighthouse, a sailing ship and the Lambton Worm. Each scene has a direct link to the River Wear. | se