<<<<In a message dated 24/06/2004 14:13:59 GMT Daylight Time, davtree@bigpond.com writes: I am trying to figure out the parishes in Sunderland around the 1800's particularly in Bishopwearmouth.>>>>> Church of England Parishes in Sunderland: Bishopwearmouth St. Michael and All Angels is an Ancient parish of the Diocese of Durham. Parts of this parish became part of these parishes: Bishopwearmouth Christ Church (1875); Bishopwearmouth St. Gabriel (1904); Bishopwearmouth St. Nicholas (1936); Bishopwearmouth St. Peter (1868); Bishopwearmouth St. Thomas (1844); Bishopwearmouth (Ayres Quay) St. Stephen (1875); Deptford St. Andrew (1844); Hendon St. Paul (1854); Millfield St. Hilda (1894); Millfield St. Mark (1868); Ryhope St. Paul (1854); Silksworth St. Matthew (1868); South Hylton St. Mary (1854); Sunderland Holy Trinity (1719) Monkwearmouth St. Peter Ancient parish of the Diocese of Durham. Parts of this parish became part of these parishes: Monkwearmouth All Saints (1844); Monkwearmouth St. Cuthbert (1880); Monkwearmouth Venerable Bede (1871); Southwick Holy Trinity (1847) Regards Stan Mapstone