One of our winners from the Christmas Fayre called in to collect his prize. Well done Ian. Enjoy!

Many apologies for postponing this event. We have re-booked the event for 28th January 2022

Exclusive Christmas Tea £15.00 Book and afternoon with The Donnisons in our beautiful Victorian schoolroom. Refreshments include: Fresh...

The annual Donnison Summer Fayre has, because of CovID19, become the Autumn Fayre. The Fayre is always a great day for all the family...

Despite the weather, we have intrepid visitors. For our first event in 18 months, we were really busy. Lots of visitors and old friends...

Our doors will be open on Friday 25th June and we can't wait to welcome you back to our wonderful Donnison School at 11am! It's been a...

It's all happening at Donnison School as a team of dedicated volunteers led by Janette are working to refresh and prepare the building...

28 May, 14:00 – 15:00 Online Event Enjoy a guided tour around Sunderland in the 1780's using a unique source of evidence. An ON-Line...

Please find attached the new 2021 Events Newsletter detailing our events and opening times for the rest of the year.

A history of rugby at St Aidan's school over the decades featuring memoirs from previous pupil players.... This book is AS NEW! One Only...

This book is in good condition and covers the period from 1893 - 1993 ONE ONLY! The price is £12.00 plus £3.00 postage.

An Eighteenth Century Sunderland as shown on Rain's Eye Plan Enjoy a guided tour around Sunderland in the 1780's using a unique source...

If you have not seen this you have missed a treat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iOuWhnTM_0

For those who wish to do so, you can view Jack's funeral using these links. https://www.obitus.com/index.php?logout=1 Username: ...

26 Apr, 14:00 – 15:00 ONLINE LIVE LECTURE The gin epidemic of the early Eighteenth Century was a classic example of a form of national...

29 Mar, 14:00 – 15:00 Recorded ZOOM Lecture In 1997 Living History North East interviewed local historian Billy Bell. Billy was well...

Test your local knowledge, fill your glass and enjoy a fun filled local history quiz. Meet up online with your friends at The Donnison...

15 Mar, 14:00 LIVE Lecture on ZOOM by Stuart Miller The story of Grace Daring by Stuart Miller Please pre-install ZOOM before the...