From the Victorian age to tall ships, with a bit of music and sport thrown in, we’ve picked 13 questions from Sunderland’s past. How many will you score? Answers are on the last page. No cheating mind.
5. How much do you know about Sunderland Empire productions?
In which production did Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney star at the Sunderland Empire Theatre in 2007?
A. Aladdin B. White Christmas C. Cinderella D. King Lear Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. How much do you know about Sunderland?
In which year was Sunderland given city status?
A. 1990 B. 1991 C. 1992 D. 1993 Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Do you know where we are?
If you sailed due east from Sunderland, which country would you reach first?
A. Denmark B. Germany C. Lithuania D. The Netherlands Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. One for you to Muse upon.
A statue of which Greek Muse fell from the top of the Empire Theatre in 2015?
A. Clio B. Erato C. Polyhymnia D. Terpsichore Photo: Sunderland Echo