Why Sunderland's past should be celebrated - a new book explains all
The people and places of Sunderland should be heralded - and local author Marie Gardiner is doing just that.
She has produced a book called ‘Celebrating Sunderland’ and describes it as 'the people, places, achievements, and events of this great city'.
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It covers everything from the rise of the the Sunderland International Airshow to the town - later the city - putting on its best for the parties and parades through its streets.
Her book discovers how one local architect changed lives and created a lasting legacy after a heart-warming encounter with a homeless boy.
It looks at FA Cup wins, feats of derring-do, and awards for valour.
Heroes in all parts of Wearside society
The book looks at Mowbray Park, architect Frank Caws, Len Gibson, the heroes of the holocaust, Hylton Castle, Houghton Feast and much more.
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Hide AdIt looks at the shipyards, royal visits to the town, and Sunderland's FA Cup triumphs.
The book says: "They say football is in your blood and in the case of Sunderland, this just might be the truth."
The photo-filled book has scenes from the 1973 FA Cup glory days and Queen Elizabeth ll on Wearside.
Copies are available soon
Marie Gardiner is a writer and photographer from Sunderland, now living in County Durham. After earning her degree in film and media, she worked as a broadcaster before starting a media company with her partner, which under the banner of Lonely Tower Film & Media, and it produces historical documentaries.
Celebrating Sunderland is available in paperback from July 15, costing £15.99 from Amberley Publishing.
It is also available in Kindle, Kobo and iBook formats.
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