Fawcett Street 1910? In the 1880s Fawcett St still consisted of expensive terraced housing and institutes but it quickly developed into the the commercial centre of Sunderland. Less than half a mile long with the Town Hall in the centre it ran from the southern end (photo foreground) to Mackies corner where it crossed High St West and became Bridge St. The railway lines and central station ran parallel to and behind the properties on the west (photo left) side. By the 1900s it was a very busy street with libraries, clubs, banks restaurants and quality shops. Many premises had their own commissionaire welcoming their more affluent customers by name.
Information from Len Charlton.
