Hendon, Sunderland
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| Metropolitan borough | City of Sunderland |
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| Metropolitan county | Tyne and Wear |
| Region | North East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUNDERLAND |
| Postcode district | SR1 |
| Dial code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | Houghton and Washington East |
| European Parliament | North East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Tyne and Wear | |
Hendon is an area towards the east end of Sunderland in North East England. It is the location of Darwin Brewery and many council houses.
The first aluminium bascule bridge in the world spanned the junction of Hendon and Hudson Docks. [1]
Back on the Map is a Central Government Funded Regeneration Programme running for 10 years from 2000 to 2011. Back on the Map's Vision Statement is "To enhance the quality of life of people living and visiting the Hendon and East End areas thereby creating a thriving community that is respected and participates fully in all aspects of city life". For more information please visit www.backonthemap.org
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