Sunderland: Area, History and Background
Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.
Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Sunderland in the United Kingdom.
- Sunderland lies at the heart of the City of Sunderland, a metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England.
- It is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.
- Sunderland has the motto of Nil Desperandum Auspice Deo loosely translated it means Never Despair, Trust In God.
- It is the 26th largest city in England.
- At 3,874 hectares, Sunderland is the 45th largest urban area in England by measure of area.
- It has some of the most deprived areas in England.
- Sunderland's station was opened in 1879 but was completely redesigned to facilitate football teams who were drawn to play at Roker Park.
- On May 7 and 8th 2005, it played host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend concert.
- Sunderland has two local newspapers.
- Its first film company was established in 2008; and is known as "Tanner Films Ltd".
- Sunderland also hosts the free International Festival of Kites.
- Its inaugural film festival took place in December 2003 at the Bonded Warehouse.
- Sunderland has also recentlybeen voted as one of the best nights out in the country.