An Architectural Tour of Old Sunderland for Heritage Open Days

Seventeen Nineteen

Discover the East End of Sunderland - from the worlds oldest purpose-built masonic lodge, to THE first and original Trafalgar  Square!

Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church

Walks, Tours, Talks and Stories

Fancy a wander? Take a tour of Holy Trinity, Old Sunderland and the history beyond. We run seated memory tours, walking tours, guided building tours and talks.

Join Peter and Hillary Turton on a short walk around the East End of Sunderland and see the architectural gems still remaining in the area.These include the world's first (and oldest) purpose-built masonic lodge, England's original Trafalgar Square, and stunning buildings dating back to the reign of Queen Anne!Distance: 3kmGradients: very slightLeaders: Peter and Hillary

The world's oldest purpose built masonic lodge.

Seventeen Nineteen (Holy Trinity Church).

The original Trafalgar Square, East End of Sunderland.