11 and 12 Sunderland Street

11 and 12 Sunderland Street

HER Number
8972
District
Sunderland
Site Name
11 and 12 Sunderland Street
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Map Sheet
NZ34NW
Class
Commercial
Site Type: Broad
Shop
Site Type: Specific
Shop
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
Stone properties, faƧade painted white. Sunderland Street was formerly a long vibrant shopping street, with various shops including Palister's Drapery. When the road was truncated by the A690 works, a large number of buildings were demolished and the character of the street was altered. Once an integral part of the core of the town, Sunderland Street is now more peripheral in character and function. Broadway House (Government Offices), Frederick Place and Buffs Club have spoilt this street. No. 11 is occupied by Hair Connection, No. 12 is a Chinese Takeaway.
Easting
434140
Northing
549960
Grid Reference
NZ434140549960
Sources
Sunderland City Council, November 2007, Houghton's Conservation Areas - Character Appraisal and Management Strategy