The Clarendon, Sunderland's oldest pub in nine archive pictures

A Sunderland pub with an amazing history

By Chris Cordner

Published 3rd Oct 2023, 13:59 BST

The Clarendon in the East End is a Sunderland pub with a rich history.

It's got a tunnel for smugglers and traditional features inside - and the Echo has also got lots of its staff and regulars on camera over the years.

Here they are once more. See how many faces you recognise.

The Clarendon in 9 retro photos.

1. A round of retro photos

The Clarendon in 9 retro photos.

Ron Lawson cut the ribbon to mark the reopening of the pub 18 years ago.

2. Cutting the ribbon

Ron Lawson cut the ribbon to mark the reopening of the pub 18 years ago.

Steve Cowie at the bar of the pub in 2005.

3. At the bar

Steve Cowie at the bar of the pub in 2005.

A look at the ancient smugglers' tunnel in the cellar of the pub in 2006.

4. Reminders of ancient times

A look at the ancient smugglers' tunnel in the cellar of the pub in 2006.

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