Author Sophie Butler has paid this tribute to the Sunderland area - in memory of her mum.
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00:00The land of the sun, football, beaches and nuns, salt of the earth, humble and kind, never too busy for a chat mind, the land of the sun, good crack all around, community spirits and seagull sounds, the people are canny as they go about their day, accent favourites like Ari, Pet or Howie.
00:21The land of the sun, a place many call home, a sense of relief, you don't feel alone, your home soil makes you feel grounded, nothing else matters in the place where you're founded.
00:35This is my church, the stadium of light, red and white army, the trophies in sight, the sea air, the smell of fish and chips, the sounds of Macam accents roll off their lips, a weight is lifted, you're in a good place, you feel at ease, a smile grows across your face.
00:59If you've never been, go on, give it a chance, walk along the pier, watch the waves dance, come with me, take my hand, I'll lead you to my sunderland.