Barnes, Sunderland
54°53′51″N 1°24′28″W / 54.89759°N 1.40771°W
Barnes is an inner suburb in the southwest of
There are two churches in the vicinity of High Barnes, Ewesley Road Methodist Church and St. Gabriel's Church.
History
The specific name of "The Barnes" evolved from what was described as "The Barnes of the Manor of Hameldon" a former medieval village which existed in the area in reference to the nearby Humbledon Hill. After the estate was partitioned, the Barnes became the property of the Bowes Family.
The Ettrick family mansion, situated to the north of the modern day park on the hill overlooking the surrounding area, was the centre of the estate. The mansion house fell into disrepair and was demolished in the mid-19th century. Formerly
Gallery
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The dominating building on the site of the former Ettrick family mansion
Politics
Since the creation of Barnes ward in 2004, the ward has been a marginal one, with a mixture of Conservative and Labour councillors. As of 2019, Barnes has two Conservative councillors and one Labour.
The Conservative councillors are Helen Greener and Dr Antony Mullen. Dr Mullen is also the chairman and group leader of the Sunderland Conservatives Association.[6]
The sole Labour councillor is Rebecca Atkinson.[7]
Transport
Barnes is well served by buses on Chester and Durham Roads, with frequent services to the city centre, as well as
Barnes Park
The Barnes is most notable for its historic public space, Barnes Park. Opened in 1908, the park is a key part of Sunderland's heritage.[8] In 2009, following a successful lottery grant bid, the park was given a £2.4 million regeneration.[9]
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- ^ "Sunderland Home Page - Sunderland City Council". www.sunderland.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
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