In a message dated 01/12/2003 14:43:47 GMT Standard Time, matheson@wightman.ca writes: > Does anyone have access to the archives of the Sunderland Echo? > The Sunderland Local Studies Centre houses copies of the local papers from 1831 onwards are available on microfilm.   They have the Sunderland Echo from 1873 to date and also keep some Seaham papers, the Seaham Observer 1858 - 1870 and the Seaham Weekly News 1860 - 1938.   An index to the papers is available. <A HREF="mailto:Local.Studies@edcom.sunderland.gov.uk">Local.Studies@edcom.sunderland.gov.uk</A> Regards Stan Mapstone