Low Southwick
Settlement in Durham
England
Low Southwick
Low Southwick is a small village located in County Durham, England. Situated approximately 4 miles to the west of Sunderland city center, it is a part of the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough. The village is nestled within a rural landscape, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.
Historically, Low Southwick was a mining village, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. However, with the decline of the coal industry in the late 20th century, the village has transitioned into a primarily residential area. Today, it retains its charm as a peaceful and close-knit community.
The village features a mix of housing, ranging from quaint cottages to more modern developments. It is known for its tight-knit community spirit, with a local community center serving as a hub for various social activities and events. The village also benefits from its proximity to the nearby Herrington Country Park, a popular recreational area offering walking trails, wildlife habitats, and a large lake.
Low Southwick is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A19 running nearby, providing easy access to Sunderland, Durham, and other major towns in the region. The village is served by public transportation, including regular bus services, making it convenient for residents to travel to nearby towns for work or leisure.
Overall, Low Southwick offers a tranquil and rural lifestyle while still being within close proximity to urban amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful community atmosphere.
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Low Southwick Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.917015/-1.4064777 or Grid Reference NZ3858. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
"Shadows in another light"
Dating from 1998, one of the sculptures forming part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. The base is actually the original base of a riverside crane. Sometimes alternatively known as "The Iron Tree". To the east, the supposed shadow of the original crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path. The University of Sunderland Library can be seen in the distance.
"Shadows in another light"
Dating from 1998, one of the sculptures forming part of the St Peter's Riverside Sculpture Project. The base is actually the original base of a riverside crane. Sometimes alternatively known as "The Iron Tree". To the east, the supposed shadow of the original crane is picked out in the paving slabs along the riverside path.
Shadow beside St Peter's Riverside
The actual shadow of the "Shadows in another light" sculpture. See also NZ4057 : Sculpture and "shadow" on St Peter's Riverside.
Telescope on St Peter's Riverside
The plinth bears the inscription:
"Look up and see behind you. A shadow can raise a memory that nothing can erase."
This refers to the sculpture seen in NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light" and the supposed shadow of a crane seen in NZ4057 : Shadow on St Peter's Riverside path.
Ships on the River Wear at Sunderland
Possibly the last chapter in Sunderland's history as a shipping centre - by 1988 I don't think any new ships were being built here, but at least there was still maintenance being done.
'Shadows in Another Light' by Craig Knowles, Colin Wilbourn and Karl Fischer (1998), St Peter's Riverside
A massive sculpture showing the metamorphosis of a shipyard crane into a tree mounted on the base of crane. It has many components: the paving on its east side providing a reflection of a hammer-head crane when viewed through the telescope trained on the mirror below the sculpture, the sculpted plaques around the base, and the giant sculpted nuts, bolts and rivets in metal, wood and concrete along the riverside path NZ4057 : St Peter's Campus of the University of Sunderland, from the riverside path.
Public Monuments and Sculpture Association: Link
Today, the paving was covered in ice, and the telescope had been vandalised and no longer focusses on the mirror.
Today, the paving was covered in ice, and the telescope had been vandalised and no longer focusses on the mirror.
Excel Bowl
Bowling alley which has not changed at all since the last time I visited in 1984. I say,"not changed," but eagle eyed viewers will see that both "L"s have fallen off the sign.
View From Keir Hardie Way
Just West of the Stadium of Light is this impressive meander of the River Wear. On its South Bank is this preposterously large industrial unit.-Liebherr.
Hylton Dene
Hylton Dene Burn flows into this lake at the eastern edge of Hylton Dene.
Low Southwick is located at Grid Ref: NZ3858 (Lat: 54.917015, Lng: -1.4064777)
Unitary Authority: Sunderland
Police Authority: Northumbria
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Southwick
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Southwick Church Bank
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Southwick
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Post Office
Southwick Post Office
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 61-63
Addr Postcode: SR5 2AU
Addr Street: Stoney Lane
Addr Village: Southwick
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:00
Ref Pol Id: 133384
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Crossing
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Dentist
mydentist
Iceland
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Postcode: SR5 2JE
Addr Street: The Green
Brand: Iceland
Brand Wikidata: Q721810
Brand Wikipedia: en:Iceland (supermarket)
Fhrs Id: 651587
Shop: frozen_food
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
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Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Location: roof
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Fast Food
Happy Wok
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Postcode: SR5 2JE
Addr Street: The Green
Addr Suburb: Southwick
Cuisine: chinese
Fhrs Id: 1206059
Takeaway: only
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Fast Food
Greggs
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 22
Addr Postcode: SR5 2LL
Addr Street: The Green
Brand: Greggs
Brand Wikidata: Q3403981
Brand Wikipedia: en:Greggs
Contact Website: https://www.greggs.co.uk/shop-finder?shop-code=5097
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Fhrs Id: 1069122
Takeaway: yes
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Betfred
Brand: Betfred
Brand Wikidata: Q4897425
Brand Wikipedia: en:Betfred
Shop: bookmaker
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Premier
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Stores
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Shop: convenience
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Fast Food
Subway
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 44A
Addr Postcode: SR5 2HY
Addr Street: The Green
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Cuisine: sandwich
Fhrs Id: 929544
Takeaway: yes
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Post Box
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 54.9197569/-1.4031737
Pub
The Times Inn
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 43
Addr Postcode: SR5 2BH
Addr Street: Wear Street
Fhrs Id: 651286
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Sir William Mills
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 54607
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North Star Community Boxing Club
Club: sport
Sport: boxing
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Fast Food
Pasha Pizza
Addr City: Sunderland
Addr Housenumber: 52
Addr Postcode: SR5 2HY
Addr Street: The Green
Addr Suburb: Southwick
Cuisine: pizza
Fhrs Id: 1636009
Lat/Long: 54.9200349/-1.4037798
Direction: forward
Traffic Calming: choker
Lat/Long: 54.9190506/-1.4107408
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