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      SOLIDARITY SUNDERLAND HISTORY HUB

      Welcome to Solidarity Sunderland history Hub. Please click on the area that interests you. This resource is actively being developed and expanded, with further additions anticipated. Should you have any suggested corrections or additional information, please contact us at SolidaritySunderland@gmail.com

      Introduction – Why is it Important we learn the history of Sunderland’s Spanish civil war heroes?
      International Brigadiers – Those that went to Spain from the Sunderland area in the 1930’s to join the fight against fascism.
      The ships and their crews – that took part in the civil war that were either built in Sunderland or had Sunderland People aboard and the stories.
      The Basque children refugees of 37 – Who were they and how the people of Sunderland helped them.
      Sunderland People that made a difference – Eileen O’Shaughnessy and others
      History bank – Here you will find Pdf images from newspapers at the time and other historical documents
      Links – More about Solidarity Sunderland, Solidarity Park and other sites where you can Investigate the Spanish Civil War