We have a collection of 9 nostalgic images for you and they all show Sunderland pubs that are no longer with us.
All of them come to us courtesy of Ron Lawson, the former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
He has shared a part of his huge photo collection of 11,500 pictures with us. Take a look at Ron’s great reminders of times gone by.
To find out more about the society, visit its Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
If you’ve got pub memories please contact Chris Cordner on [email protected].
1. The Oaks in New Silksworth
The Oaks, in Silksworth Road, New Silksworth, is pictured in 1974. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
2. The Schooner
Here is The Schooner in a 1989 photo. It served the area from 1966 to 1994. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
3. The Vane Arms
The Vane Arms in Vane Street, New Silksworth, known for having a coat of arms above the doorway. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
4. The Grapes
The Grapes, in Dundas Street, gets our attention in this 1961 scene. It was open from 1826 to 1986. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson