Sunderland is on the up - from grim, industrial city to tourist attraction, boosted by being awarded city status in the early 1990s.
Concerted efforts are being made to bring the city into the 21st century with new facilities, better shopping areas and events like the Sunderland International Air Show.
Famous for producing glass, Sunderland tells the story at the National Glass Centre.
Follow the St. Peter's Riverside Sculpture Trail or visit the restored Mowbray Park, where art is sited in picturesque parkland.
