Sunderland Then and Now

Welcome to“Sunderland Then and Now”.

The aim of this service is to make the fascinating visual resources of the Sunderland Public Libraries Local Studies Collection available to all. This has been made possible by digitising photographs, slides and posters from the collection that represent the colourful history of the local area. Also available are recent digital photographs that allow comparisons to be made between how Sunderland used to look and how it looks today. New images are regularly being added to the service.

You can participate in the project by submitting your own comments about any of the items. Also welcomed are any general enquiries or suggestions about the project. We hope that you enjoy using “Sunderland Then and Now” and will become a frequent visitor to the service.

If you would like to contact us about “Sunderland Then and Now” we would be delighted to hear from you. The e-mail address is :-then&now@sunderland.gov.uk.

How to search this section of the site.

• Simply enter a search word or words eg “Mowbray Park” into the Search box.
• Indicate whether you require “Then” images, “Now” images or “All” images.
• Click on the "Search" button and your results will be displayed.
• In order to view an enlarged version of the image click on the underlined description.
• If you want to add a comment about the image please fill in the available form including all relevant details. Your information may be included on updates to the site.

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Feedback can by sent by post to:- Sunderland Then and Now, Local Studies Centre, City Library and Arts Centre, Fawcett Street, Sunderland SR1 1RE.