And we’ve been asking you, the Echo readers, to tell us your favourite things about living on Wearside. From the city’s history and heritage to a bit of bait by the coast, you all had some top picks to share. Here are 11 of your favourite things about living in Sunderland.
1. 'New developements'
Gordon Chalk said: Beautiful beaches and bridges, our long history and also our new developments looking good around Empire and Vaux site. Most people love the place, rightly so. Photo: Stu Norton
2. 'The beach'
Ann Smith said: "The beach is beautiful ... we are lucky." Photo: Stu Norton
3. 'The parks'
Michael Keirl said: "The beach, the parks, the scenery and the slower pace of life." Photo: Sunderland Echo.
4. 'Views from Penshaw'
Ronnie Quinn said: "The fact that you can be at the beach, and the countryside is only 15 minutes away. Views from Penshaw and Warden Law, Mowbray, Barnes, Backhouse and Roker parks." Photo: JPI Media