Hi Sandy, You want the Sunderland Local Studies Centre http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/Public/Editable/Themes/Lifelong-Learning/Local-st udies.asp?AltCrumb=Local%20Studies%20Centre The Local Studies Centre houses the local history collection for the City of Sunderland, including the whole of the City, that is Hetton, Houghton, Ryhope etc. The collection also contains material on the Old County Durham and material of regional significance. email: Local.Studies@sunderland.gov.uk Regards Stan Mapstone