Sunderland East End Heritage Walk From Boars Head Bistro
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2018
- Sunderland East End Heritage Walk From Boars Head Bistro.
Welcome to the Boars Head Bistro, Coffee Shop and Boutique Hotel.
The Boars Head has been here since 1724, overlooking one of the most Interesting, history filled rivers of the world, and it has some of the most beautiful views in the City of Sunderland.
As we start out mile and a half walk from the Boars Head taking in the amazing views looking upriver to Wearmouth Bridge and beyond, be sure to keep watching as we tear wide open past secrets of Sunderland East End History, many of which are almost forgotten in time.
Walking downhill past the bus stop, take the first left into Hartley Street, walk 200 yards uphill, and on the left is Keelboat Lodge, built on the site of The Garths, 5 tenement blocks stretching from here back to the Boars Head Bistro, which is the white building seen on the left of picture.
Walk on for another 20 yards and follow Church Walk on your right.
Trafalgar Square is on the left, built 4 years before Trafalgar Square in London to house retired seafarers who fought in the battle of Trafalgar.
Next is Donnison School Visitor Centre, a Georgian schoolroom built in the heart of Sunderland East End in 1798 with a programme of heritage, educational and community events for all ages.
Shortly we will reveal the first of many past secrets, followed by a special free promotion from The Boars Head with amazing prizes, but first we visit Holy Trinity Parish Church, a grade one listed building dated 1719, and one of the oldest buildings in Sunderland East End. This church was also home to the first Sunderland Town Council, the first Library where you see the original bookshelves and the first fire pump was stored here.
The enclosed land to the right of the picture is the Great Memorial Gardens with its monument to Jack Crawford, a Sunderland born press ganged sailor know as the Hero of Camperdown.
100,000 souls lie just beneath your feet in this small grassed area. The enclosure is a memorial to Rev Robert Grey, rector of Sunderland from 1819 till 1838 which includes the Cholera Outbreak of 1831.
We now return to the Church, cross the lane to Trinity Square and take the first right. The first house opposite Trinity Square is the former Sunderland Hospital dated 1867 on the inscription above.
Retrace your steps again, turn right and 100 yards up on the right is Lombard Street, turn right here and walk to the building in front of you which is the Phoenix Hall.
This is another Grade One listed building dated 1783, and the oldest Masonic Temple still in existence and in regular use today. Besides being used by members, it is available to hire as a function suite by the public.
From the Masonic Temple, take the cut to James Williams Street, turn left to return to High Street East with the University Students Flats facing you, then right to Church Street East and walk uphill.
100 yards on the left is another Grade One listed building, Number 10 Church Street, built by Merchant John Freeman in 1711, and it is now a Bikers Bar.
Now cross the lane to Sunderland Maritime Heritage Centre where volunteers restore historic small boats and keep alive the great shipbuilding record of Sunderland East End.
Returning to High Street East, cross the road and follow the footpath down to Sunderland East End Fish Quay.
Here you can watch the fishermen unloading their catches and buy fresh fish.
We’re just about to reveal a hidden gem about The Boars Head, so head back towards the Boars Head Bistro while enjoying the views upriver to Wearmouth Bridge and downriver to the Sunderland Marina, with Sunderland University Campus and The National Glass Centre on the opposite bank.
Directly ahead are the gates to Sunderland South Dock where the Tall Ships Race Sunderland 2018 will be centred.
Here’s a glimpse of how it may look, this is Blyth Tall Ships Race with just 30 ships visiting. Sunderland will have over 80 tall Ships, over 3 times more than Blyth.
The Boars Head Bistro is at the heart of this Sunderland Events promotion and already taking bookings for the Tall Ships Race 2018, which is held on July 11th-14th 2018.
80 Tall Ships are expected to be tied to moorings with incredible views from the Boars Head outside terraces, so book your place here early!
Now return to The Boars Head Bistro up historic Youlls Passage, steeped in the history of Sunderland East End.
Now we reveal our luxury en-suite bedrooms, all themed on past Sunderland East End and historic Sunderland Events.
Residents enjoy their own raised outdoor patio.
The Boars Head Boutique Hotel welcomes early bookings from guests visiting the Tall Ships Race Sunderland 2018 from 11th-14th July 2018 and Sunderland Air Show two weeks later from July 27th- 29th 2018.
Well put together will have a stay next time in sunderland
Thank you so much for your comment. Be sure to stay at the Boars Head for a very unique experience.
My parents were Mine Hosts ( The Managers) for around two years I lived with my Elder Brother , and twin Sister in the Boars Head our family name is Peterson and have many happy memories of the characters who frequented the bar and on a evening watching the welders and men with blow torches cutting the steel across the other side of the water it looked like fireworks every night . It was a regular occurance to find someone at the bottom of the steep flight of stairs to the quayside , a ships launch was viewed easily from the panoramic windows . Your video highlighted the rich heritage Sunderland and the East End has to offer well done enjoyed the content immensely
Thank you so much for your comment, very interesting. I shall pass on your comment to the current owner who is a good friend of mine. Best wishes.
Arthur I love this video!!
Julie maven thank you for your support, I really appreciate that.
Having grown up in Sunderland I thought I would explore an area I was unfamiliar with - Sunderland's East End. I found this video incredibly informative - it takes you to places few locals would have been to. The history of the area is perfectly portrayed and narrated and shows the local sights as never seen before. I moved away 30+ years ago but am looking forward to returning in July for the Tall Ships Race 2018. I will definitely visit the Boars Head Bistro and will make a point of following the East End Heritage Walk. Whether you are interested in history, walking, or both, this video certainly captures some hidden gems along the riverside and surrounding area. Thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane..........
The Andrews Family thank you for your very nice comments, and I hope you can visit some of these historic buildings when you visit in July.
Can you recall the Bulmer Family who lived here and managed the Boards head ? Cathy Bulmer
Fantastic video Arthur.
CHANCE Sunderland Thank you for your comment. I must have caught your best side Julie, that’s what made the video.
Very well done, even had Cheers Bar in, outside only tho haha
David Pulling thank you, maybe next time for inside.