Fancy a drink at the bar? Let’s do it in the 1980s.

Saturday, 22nd January 2022, 7:31 pm

All these photos are close-ups on people spending time in pubs across Sunderland and East Durham around 35 years ago, from Windmills to the Ivy House.

We have La Fontaine, the Jovial Friar and Sirocco and so much more besides.

There are faces to be found in each photo so let’s take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.

1. La Fontaine

A 1989 view of La Fontaine.

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2. Ivy House

Back to July 1985 for this Ivy House view.

Photo: se

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3. Digbys

Le Metro in High Street West opened with a new look and new name of Digby's in November 1985.

Photo: se

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4. Central

Back to July 1987 for this view of the Central pub.

Photo: se

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A toast to nights out in Sunderland in the 1980s - nine photos from Digby's, the Central, La Fontaine and more

Fancy a drink at the bar? Let’s do it in the 1980s.

1. La Fontaine

2. Ivy House

3. Digbys

4. Central

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