The Birthplace of ships
Sunderland was once the birthplace of ships, employing thousands of men in its yards. Go behind the scenes and watch film footage of a typical shipyard in the early 1960s. 2 minutes 56 seconds �BBC.

The Largest Shipbuilding Town in the World
Views of Sunderland - once the largest shipbuilding town in the world - including the ships that made Wearside world famous. 1 minute 35 seconds �BBC.

A Shipbuilder's Hard Life
A shipyard workers' life was a often a hard one as seen in this film footage of shipbuilding communities living close to the Sunderland waterfront. 3 minutes 15 seconds �BBC.

Shipbuilders Talk Shop
Sunderland shipyard workers talk about the uncertain future of shipbuilding on the Wear as they have a tea break. 4 minutes 16 seconds �BBC.

Welding
Riveters and welders working in the Sunderland shipyards of the 1960s. 2 minutes 38 seconds �BBC.