A memorial tree was planted in Sunderland city centre's Minister Park on Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish refugees.
A total of 80 trees are being planted across the country as part of the '80 trees for 80 years' project - paying tribute to the significant contributions that Jewish refugees made to Britain following their escape from a Nazi occupied Europe during World War II.
A number of locations were considered for the planting of trees, and organisers ended up deciding on Sunderland due to its history in assisting Jewish refugees.
