This term we will be learning about Sunderland's industrial history. We are studying coalmining, shipbuilding and glass making.
In the past Sunderland became rich and famous due to those three industries. Under the ground and sea there was lots of valuable coal. Coal was used in factories, homes, ships and trains.
Sunderland was the perfect place to build ships.They could be built on the River Wear and sailed straight out to sea.
Coal and sand was used to make glass. This glass was then sent on ships all around the world.
