John Murray civil engineer 1804-1882. Resident Engineer to the River Wear Commissioners. Made significant improvements to the river and its access including moving the lighthouse along the extended North Pier and the creation of the South Docks that revolutionised the harbour.

River Wear Commission Building, St Thomas Street, Sunderland
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by Sunderland City Council on 22 June 2017

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