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

35 Sunderland pub and club scenes from the 1980s - how many do you remember?

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

By Chris Cordner
Friday, 24th December 2021, 9:45 am

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.

1. Excelsior in Hendon

A look inside the Excelsior in Hendon in April 1988.

Photo: Sunderland Echo

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2. Beehive in 1986

Tenants Mr and Mrs Jim Foley, with Mr David Fortune, Vaux district sales manager, in the refurbished bar of the Beehive at Houghton.

Photo: Sunderland Echo

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3. The Lambton Arms

Take a look at this 1984 view of the Lambton Arms.

Photo: Sunderland Echo

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4. La Fontaine 30 years ago

A 1989 view of La Fontaine.

Photo: Sunderland Echo

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