Sunderland missed out on becoming the City of Culture, however, the bid has had a definite impact on those involved with the arts in the city. 2018 has seen several developments, like this year’s Tall Ships event and the refurbishment of the Fire Station which is now described as a […]
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Tall ships and Airshow boost Sunderland economy by £19.3 million
Two of Sunderland’s biggest events this year have generated millions of pounds for the economy in the region. According to Sunderland council, the tall ships and the air show brought in 1.2 million people. Visitors spent money on a variety of things, including accommodation, transport and entertainment: the majority of money […]
INS Taragini ship sets sail from Sunderland Port for Tall Ships Race 2018
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarangini, set off from Sunderland port on Saturday July 14 with 55 other ships from 16 different countries for the Tall Ships Race 2018. The INS Tarangini sailed into Sunderland Port for the first time with their crew members dancing on the high masts as they arrived. […]
Top 10 tallest ships signed up for Tall Ships Race Sunderland 2018
A total of 24 ships have been announced so far for the Tall Ships Race 2018, which sees the first leg taking sail trainees from Sunderland waters to Esbjerg, Denmark. This map shows you the 10 tallest ships currently signed up for the race, according to measurements from www.sailonboard.com, and where […]
University of Sunderland lecturer illustrates her 25 year love affair with the Tall Ships
While many people in the region and wider afield are looking forward to Sunderland Tall Ships Race in 2018 – one woman has a passion for the Race that stretches back over a quarter of a century, and is bidding to ensure that the impact of Tall Ships Sunderland is […]