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.
9. What was George VI doing in Sunderland?
What was opened in Sunderland on 31st October 1929 by the future George VI?
A. The Queen Alexandra Bridge B. The Monkwearmouth Railway Bridge C. The Wearmouth Bridge D. The Bridges Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Sunderland singer with a number1 single
Which band, with Sunderland singer Ruth-Anne Boyle on lead vocals, had a number one hit single in 1997?
A. Olive B. Kenickie C. Roll Deep D. Sleeper Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. How much do you know the city's past?
What was first seen for the first time in the UK on Kayll Road, Sunderland in 1923?
A. A telephone box B. A weighbridge C. A police box D. Road markings Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. And the BAFTA goes to ...
Which Sunderland native was given BAFTA fellowship in 2018?
A. James Herriot (posthumously) B. James Bolam C. Kate Adie D. David Parfitt Photo: Sunderland Echo