Sunderland. The heart of the North East, a thriving, bustling, vibrant city, full of sophisticated residents sporting the latest fashions enjoying the liveliest nightlife, a centre of culture and new business. Wait... Sunderland? Oops. No. Of course not. The above description could apply to Newcastle, or possibly Durham, if you remove the lively nightlife and replace it with important historical landmarks. Sunderland, on the other hand, pales in comparison. You're more likely to find tracksuit-wearing chavs than fashionable sophisticates, and the history is largely limited to the tiny Museum ...
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