Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ryhope within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ryhope, eccl. dist., township, and vil. with ry. sta., Bishop Wearmouth par., Durham - township (partly in mun. bor. of Sunderland), 1585 ac., pop. 6024; dist., pop. 6128; vil., 2 miles S. of Sunderland; P.O., and P.O. at Ryhope Colliery, a vil. 1 mile W.; is a sea-bathing resort.