Fawcett Street railway station blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Fawcett Street station (1853-1879) This drinking fountain marks the entrance to the former terminus of the Penshaw Branch Line. The Station closed to passengers when the Central Station opened. Recorded plaque organisation: York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway Co., Sunderland City Council.

Fawcett Street railway station served as the original terminus for the Penshaw Branch Line from 1853 until its closure in 1879 when passenger services were transferred to Central Station.