New Sunderland Square, Public square with maritime sculpture in Sunderland, England
New Sunderland Square is a public space in the north of the city center featuring a large propeller sculpture made of glass and bronze that visitors can rotate. The square is constructed from sandstone and granite and contains artworks that document the area's maritime heritage.
The square opened in 2015 on the site of the former Vaux Brewery and commemorates 600 years of shipbuilding in the city. The maritime industry shaped Sunderland's economic growth across many generations.
The square's name references the Keel Line, a historical shipbuilding boundary that shaped the city's identity. Visitors can see illustrations by Bryan Talbot that show how the shipbuilding industry influenced daily life and work in the area.
The square is located opposite the Vaux Site and is easy to reach on foot. The sandstone and granite surface is accessible for walking, and there is space to stop and explore the art installations.
The propeller sculpture contains approximately 500 embedded photographs of workers from different generations of shipbuilding families. These personal images allow visitors to connect with the individual stories of the people who shaped this industry.
Location: Sunderland
Inception: May 2015
Architects: Stephen Broadbent
GPS coordinates: 54.90788,-1.38617
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47
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