Upcoming events

The Society holds monthly local history talks on the third Thursday of each month at Bede Tower, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DX (with the exception of July and August).

The subjects and dates are included in our members’ newsletters and below.

Non-members are welcome.

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Illustrated talk

FASHIONABLE SUNDERLAND 1890 to 1970 by Philip Curtis

Bethany Hall in the Bede Tower in Ryhope Road opposite the society's Heritage Centre.

Directions
Take a trip back to when the latest fashions were on view and on sale in the town. When Sunderland was the place to see and be seen. Join Phil in looking at the way your ancestors dressed through the decades for play and work. It should be a fascinating evening. ITS THE FINAL TALK OF THE CURRENT SEASON SO COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE SOCIETY. You will have a great evening

The FULLY ILLUSTRATED talk commences at 7.30pm and carriages are at 9pm. Doors open 6.40pm and all are welcome. Members £2 Non-Members £3 There is disabled access.