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SUMMARY:Step into Sunderland’s ancient past
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n \n\n\n\nA fascinating talk on local archaeology\, led by Gary Bankhead from the Department of Archaeology at Durham \n\n\n\n\nStep into Sunderland’s ancient past at a fascinating talk on local archaeology\, led by Gary Bankhead from the Department of Archaeology at Durham University. Following his sell-out talk last January at Hylton Castle\, Gary returns to share the latest exciting discoveries from the River Wear. These recent findings are transforming our understanding of the city’s history—offering new insights into its past while challenging long-held assumptions about Roman activity in the area. With Roker seafront recognised as a significant site of Roman interest\, this promises to be a compelling and thought-provoking event. \nPerfect for anyone with a passion for archaeology\, local history\, or the heritage of our region—don’t miss this opportunity to uncover Sunderland’s hidden story. \nVenue: The Roker Watch House\, Pier View\, Roker\, Sunderland SR6 0PRSaturday 25th April10:30amTickets: £2 (proceeds to Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade) Spaces are limited—be sure to secure your place! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/step-into-sunderlands-ancient-past-tickets-1985799290133
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SUMMARY:A Fistful of Dollars
DESCRIPTION:Clint Eastwood is the iconic Man With No Name in Sergio Leone’s seminal spaghetti Western\, as a gunslinger drifter plays off the warring Baxter and Rojo families against each other in the frontier town of San Miguel. \nSan Miguel is a one horse town that’s being pulled apart by two rival families. John Baxter\, the crooked town sheriff with a sideline in weapons smuggling\, seeks to establish his own version of law and order with support from his son\, Antonio and their gang of thugs. But the Rojo Cartel – headed up by a trio of volatile brothers: Miguel\, Ramón and Esteban – have their own ambitions for San Miguel and its strategic position on the Mexican border. \nEnter the Man with No Name: a laconic gunslinger for hire who drifts into town and\, after learning of of the Baxter-Rojo feud\, spots an opportunity. He plays the warring clans off against one another and turns their vendetta to his advantage – but the stranger’s duplicity riles both families\, and the vengeful Rojos decide to take drastic action in the battle for San Miguel. \nA Fistful of Dollars \n \nRead More
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SUMMARY:Tynemouth Station Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Related: Family activities  Book Fair  Heritage  Books  Market  \n Tynemouth Station Tynemouth NE30 4RE \n\n\nTynemouth Station Book Fair started in 1993 and is a free\, lively and friendly event held on four Sundays a year\, on the West Concourse of Tynemouth Metro Station – a beautifully-restored Victorian station. \nAround 40-50 booksellers regularly take part\, offering an eclectic range of thousands of antiquarian\, second-hand and childrens books and other printed materials. \n2026 book fair dates: \n26th April 2026 \n28th June 2026 \n16th August 2026 \n4th October 2026 \n\n\nLocation\nTynemouth Station Tynemouth NE30 4RE \nhttps://www.visitnorthtyneside.com/events/event/tynemouth-station-book-fair/ \nRead More
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SUMMARY:Festival of Steam Festival of Steam
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate steam power this May bank holiday weekend! \nSteam is ubiquitous with the railways but it is also used to power a range of engines. From a traditional carousel to traction engines in action\, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. \nWhat’s On\nCarousel rides\nEnjoy all the fun of the fair by taking a nostalgic ride on a traditional carousel\, great fun for all the family. \nSubject to availability \nEngines on display\nWitness the power of full-sized traction engines\, traditionally used to pull heavy loads and steam rollers in action. You can also enjoy the beauty and ingenuity of miniature steam engines\, including a display by Northern Miniature Road Locomotive Society.  \nFamily activities\nJoin author Caroline Hardie for drop in storytelling and activities through the weekend\, themed around ‘Little Loco’s Big Day’\, an uplifting tale of the first steam locomotive to run on the Stockton & Darlington Railway.  \nFilm screening | Monday 4 May at 15.00\n‘The First Five Miles’ starring Stephen Tompkinson as George Stephenson. The documentary-drama\, written and directed by award winning filmmaker Michael Smith from Witton Park\, has wowed audiences across the region since its premiere at the Tees Valley International Film Festival. \nThe screening will include a Q&A with the film’s writer and director Michael Smith.
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