34 great Sunderland pub and club scenes from the 1980s

By Chris Cordner

Published 20th Oct 2019, 16:45 BST

Updated 27th Feb 2024, 14:35 BST

We’re going pubbing and clubbing back to 1980s Sunderland.

And we’re asking ‘how many of these’ scenes do you remember from the era of big hair, New Wave, punk and more.

Take a look through and enjoy a trip to bars, clubs and pubs from Wearside and County Durham.

Th Blue Bell pub is pictured in 1982. Photo: Sunderland Echo

The Windsor Castle is pictured during a pub party in 1986. Recognise anyone? Photo: SE

Here's a view of the Continental pub in 1982. Photo: Sunderland Echo

The Londonderry is pictured after a refurbishment in 1980. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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