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Aaron Morris

The history behind Sunderland city centre's statues - what are they and who do they honour?

From Grey's Monument in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, to the Angel of the North towering over the traffic passing down the A1, each area of the North East has a vivid history and monuments to match.

The city of Sunderland is no different, with a variety of tributes telling a story of the city's history.

While many may have seen these statues in passing, not everyone knows the history behind them.

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