Plot your memories of Sunderland with a Mackem map

An artist has plotted people’s memories of Sunderland for a Mackem map.
Ian Potts asked residents across the city to talk about their stories of Sunderland for the artwork, which will be on display at various venues.
“I always enjoy working with people and hearing their stories about what makes Sunderland a special place to them,” said the artist.
In particular, the map focuses on Sunderland’s bid to be City of Culture 2021, and has been supported by the Cultural Spring arts project.
The map features records of a paper round in Southwick from 1940, along with accounts of a 90-year-old... read more