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Holey Rock


Holey Rock was located next to Roker Beach, it got its name because it was riddled with holes and caverns. In the past it was customary to keep pieces of the rock as charms. The rocks featured a unique formation of concretionary limestone nicknamed "cannonball rocks". In 1937, much of Holey Rock demolished by the local authority because it had become unstable and was crumbling. (Source: Sunderland Public Libraries)
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Holey Rocks with Entertainment c.1900
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74 - Holey Rock Postcard
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Holey Rock c.1900
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024201:Holey Rocks Sunderland C. 1910
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Roker Sands c.1900
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