Sunderland articles
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Sunderland legends pay tribute to Charlie Hurley, ex-Chelsea star reveals Sunderland manager talks
A number of Sunderland icons, including former striker and chairman Niall Quinn, have paid tribute to Black Cats legend Charlie Hurley who died this week at the age of 87. Hurley, one of ten players to make over 400 appearances for the club, is regarded as one of Sunderland’s best ever footballers, he played for the team between 1957 and 1969 and was voted by fans as their player of the century in a 1979 poll. The centre back, nicknamed ‘King’ Hurley by fans, also won 40 caps for the Republic of...
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Nine Sunderland circus scenes from over the years
Roll up, roll up for a bonanza of big top memories from Sunderland. We’ve got juggling for you. We’ve got clowns and plate spinners. Get ready for memories from Seaburn in 2014, Hylton Castle in 2008, and Herrington Country Park in 2007. It’s all around World Circus Day on April 20. Enjoy this selection of Echo archive photos.
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The lookout house in Sunderland which stood for 160 years
It may not look impressive but this Sunderland house packed all sorts of history into its 160 years. It was once a lifeboat station, and used to be a lookout post. The Admiralty once owned it and Sunderland’s sea cadets used to be based there. And it was once the base for the skilled foyboatmen of Sunderland whose job was to guide big vessels in and out of port. In fact, the foyboat crews were the last occupants of the building and they took up residence at the end of the Second World War. The...