Speak Up Sunderland

Writer Glenda Young recently signed a three-book deal with Headline Publishing, and is due to release her debut fiction novel "Belle of the Back Streets', set in Rhyope, Sunderland.

In this audio tour or Rhyope, find out about the vicar who promoted violence, Ryhope's long-lost train stations, and what makes Ryhope such an interesting place to set a series.

Follow our journey on Twitter - @SpeakUpSun.

Featuring music by Timecrawler 82.

Edited by Jay Sykes.  A Jammy Audio production.

Show Notes

Alreeeet! Welcome to Speak Up Sunderland!

Join Betty Ball & Stevie B for this weekly podcast, proudly made both in and about Sunderland!

A few weeks back, writer Glenda Young got in touch with us over Twitter.  She's recently signed a three-book deal with Headline Publishing, and is due to release her debut fiction novel "Belle of the Back Streets' in November.

The books are based in Ryhope, where she was born, so Glenda offered to take us on a tour of her village.  How could we not jump at the chance?

Find out about the vicar who promoted physical violence, what happened to Ryhope's long-lost train stations, and what makes Ryhope such an interesting place to set a series of 3 novels.

Follow our journey on Twitter - @SpeakUpSun.

Featuring music by Timecrawler 82.

Produced by Jay Sykes.

What is Speak Up Sunderland?

Speak Up Sunderland is a podcast proudly produced in Sunderland. Join Betty Ball and Stevie B as they meet the people of this brilliant little British city by the sea.

We’re all about giving the people & projects of Sunderland a voice on a global scale.

We host “open mic” events at The Peacock each month in-front of a live audience, and we record with charities & partners across the city to share their latest projects.