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.
13. Who officially opened this magnificent theatre?
Which performer officially opened the Sunderland Empire Theatre in 1907?
A. Lillie Langtry B. Charlie Chaplin C. Stan Laurel D. Vesta Tilley Photo: Sunderland Echo
14. Start the party if you got seven or more (without cheating)
1. C. Bluebird. A white one now on display in Sunderland museum.
2. D. Ulysses Grant. During a world tour shortly after leaving office in 1877.
3. A. 55 tall ships.
4. B. Niall Quinn. All four players scored as Sunderland beat Manchester City 3-1.
5. C. Cinderella. He played Cinderella's father, Baron Hardup.
6. C. 1992. As part of the Queen's 40th jubilee.
7. B. Germany. In the state of Schleswig-Holstein, south of the border with Denmark.
8. D. Terpsichore. The Muse of dance.
9. C. The Wearmouth Bridge
10. A. Olive. The song, You're Not Alone, knocked Gary Barlow off the number one spot.
11. C. A police box. Like a Tardis if you don't remember them.
12. C. Kate Adie.
13. D. Vesta Tilley. She died in London in 1952 aged 88. Photo: Sunderland Echo