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Human settlement in England
| Herrington | |
|---|---|
 A park in Herrington | |
  HerringtonLocation within Tyne and Wear | |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUNDERLAND |
| Postcode district | SR3 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
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Herrington is an area in the south of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England, historically in County Durham.
The Herringtons are split into East & Middle and West and New villages. East and Middle Herrington is now a largely residential area just off the A690. West and New Herrington are across the A19 road from East and Middle Herrington near Doxford International Business Park.
Herrington Country Park
Main article: Herrington Country ParkIn the 19th century, the Durham Coalfield began to take shape, and a number of collieries were established in the area, including one in New Herrington. Today, the former colliery site is the Herrington Country Park which plays host to the Durham County Show and the North East Motor Show. On 7 and 8 May 2005, Radio 1's Big Weekend was staged on the Herrington Country Park site. Notable artists who performed that year include Foo Fighters, Kasabian and The Black Eyed Peas. On 16 June 2012, the Olympic Torch came through the park and Blue Peter came live from the event.
Sport
The now defunct football club Herrington Swifts were in existence in the early 20th century. Jack Middlemas, who played over 200 league games for York City, began his career with Swifts, as did James Bewick and Stanley Cowie.
History
On 1 April 1946 Herrington became a civil parish, being formed from East and Middle Herrington, West Herrington and Silksworth, on 1 April 1967 the parish was abolished and merged with Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring. In 1961 the parish had a population of 2153.
References
- "Durham Eastern Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- "Population statistics Herrington CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 November 2024.