Nine pictures of Sunderland looking majestic in the chilly weather over the years

By Chris Cordner
Published 25th Nov 2023, 18:55 BST

Mowbray Park, Barnes Park, Herrington in the ice

We're into the season of frosty mornings.

Wrap up warm as we share these nine scenes of Sunderland and County Durham looking crisp and beautiful in years gone by.

Join us in Barnes Park, Herrington Country Park, and Mowbray Park.

Frosty Wearside in all its glory.

1. Freeze frames

Frosty Wearside in all its glory.

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Frosty in Fawcett Street in 1955.

2. Atmospheric in the 50s

Frosty in Fawcett Street in 1955.

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Workers breaking ice in Mowbray Park in 1973.

3. Hard at work

Workers breaking ice in Mowbray Park in 1973.

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The splendour of a 2008 winter morning in Herrington Country Park.

4. Cold in Herrington

The splendour of a 2008 winter morning in Herrington Country Park.

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