Sunderland, a historic shipbuilding port renowned for its trade in beautiful, vividly colored glass, has seen many changes over the last century. Collected in this book are the personal memories of Sunderland people, who provide eloquent descriptions of their city as it once was. Childhood, schooldays, and wartime are all recalled, alongside more recent perspectives on what has become one of the most vibrant cities in the North East. This resource offers an insight into the varied history of the city which will fascinate anyone who knows the city.