This is a list of famous or notable people born in, or associated with, Sunderland or the wider City of Sunderland in North East England.

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Apr 18, 2020 · From a Brit Award winner to a Likely lad, the creator of Horrible Histories and a Champions League winner. Sunderland is the birthplace of many famous people from the world of television and...

To be from Sunderland, no matter where you may go or what you may become in life, is to embrace a working class heritage and in turn one of its key attributes: humility. Collectively speaking, the culture of Sunderland is humble, down to earth and grateful.

Mackem, Makem or Mak'em is a nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England. It is also a name for the local dialect and accent (not to be confused with Geordie); and for a fan, of whatever origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.

The list "People from Sunderland" has been viewed 338 times. This list has 2 sub-lists and 457 members. See also People from Sunderland (district), People by populated place in England, People from Tyne and Wear, People from County Durham (before 1974), Sunderland, People by populated place in Tyne and Wear.

Dec 9, 2018 · Famous Sunderland People 01. To begin with, are you aware that Kate Adie was brought up in Sunderland? Then again, did you know that the leading male actor in the film ‘Born Free’ was born here? Well read on because here we take a look at many other famous Sunderland people.

Aug 3, 2024 · In Sunderland, residents are commonly referred to as Mackems, Makems, or Mak’em. This nickname has been used for many years and is synonymous with the people from this area in North East England. But why are they called Mackems? Well, there are a few theories. One theory suggests that the term originated from the shipbuilding industry in ...

30 people who have shaped our great city. A great city is not just about its beauty or wealth, but rather the people who see its potential, who innovate and who call it home. To mark the city's 30th birthday, we've compiled a list of 30 people who have shaped Sunderland. 1. St. Benedict Biscop.

We’ve previously discussed the characters and of course, the historical villains of Sunderland, but what about the “heroes” of the city, that is people from Wearside who have accomplished heroic feats be they for local people or the country?