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Ashbrooke

Sunderland's grandest Victorian suburb, and home to its oldest sports ground.

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Ashbrooke grew through the Victorian era into Sunderland's most affluent suburb, its large villas built for the merchants and shipowners who profited from the town's industrial boom. At its heart, Ashbrooke Sports Ground has hosted cricket and rugby since the 19th century, and remains one of the oldest and best-loved sporting venues on Wearside.

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Borough
Sunderland
Historic county
County Durham
Known for
Ashbrooke Sports Ground
Approximate location of Ashbrooke Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors