Sumptuous Sunderland: Looking up at the buildings

[@stewartw.9151]

I drove around Sunderland a lot back in the 1960s when I was younger, delivering to my Dad's several bakery/grocery shops and I never actually noticed many of these ornate buildings. Driving, one rarely looks up much and the concentration is on the road ahead and other traffic and in those days that traffic was often heavy! I thank you Ian for bringing these wonderful buildings to my attention.

[@user-ui3jn7we1l]

I am originally from Darlington but lived the last 30 years in New Zealand, was back home with my kids last October and took them to a Sunderland game. First time I have really been to Sunderland , It was a lot better than I expected and had a great day.

[@kevingreen6924]

That was great Ian. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a member of Sunderland History and Memories, bit I think there is, as you point out, a place for the present. I watch Joolz Guides, I always felt, Sunderland could do with a Joolz. Sunderland is full of history and it's not all in the past. Thanks, more. Best wishes, Kevin

[@johnmclean9641]

Hi ian thanks for that...i was born in Sunderland but now live in North Doncaster...its a shame to see so many shops shut!

[@noirchat7512]

Thanks for this little gem .It’s 63 years since I lived in Sunderland but it still has happy memories for me. I’m a former Chester Rd school and Southmoor old boy and found this little cameo very interesting. Have you produced any other similar videos I can enjoy.

[@mariadacre9647]

Thanks Ian from a Sunderland lad (this is my girlfriends channel btw).