Sunderland, also known as the City of Sunderland, is a metropolitan borough with city status in the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is named after its largest settlement, Sunderland, spanning a far larger area, including nearby towns including Washington, Hetton-le-Hole and Houghton-le-Spring, as well as the surrounding villages and hamlets. The district also forms a large majority of Wearside which includes Chester-le-Street in County Durham.
Sunderland White Lighthouse
Washington, the largest town in the district
Houghton-le-Spring, one of the towns of the district
Hetton-le-Hole, one of the towns of the district
Tyne and Wear is a ceremonial county in North East England. It borders Northumberland to the north and County Durham to the south, and the largest settlement is the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Image: Souter Lighthouse geograph.org.uk 2859840
Image: Tyne Bridge Newcastle Upon Tyne England 2004 08 14
Sunderland Marina
Gateshead Millennium Bridge and BALTIC Art Centre