They’ve seen many changes during their three decades including the relocation of the library, the multi-million pound HLF refurbishment of the Museum & Winter Gardens in 2001 and more recently the refurbishment of Monkwearmouth Station Museum. And they have raised many thousands of pounds to help preserve Sunderland’s proud heritage.

 

Thirty years later they are still going strong. FOSUMS hold their monthly meetings at the Museum & Winter Gardens, hosting family fun days and special events, recruiting new members and representing Sunderland Museums at many of the region’s heritage and local history fairs.

 

See their exhibition of photographs, memorabilia and acquisitions purchased with the help of FOSUMS in the Open Space Gallery until 24 January 2010.