Here are 9 hostelries you could have chosen in High Street West and High Street East, from the Gannet to the Dun Cow and the Londonderry to the Ship Inn.
These photos have all been preserved by Ron Lawson from Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
Ron is a former JP who shared part of his huge photo collection of 11,500 pictures with us.
Have a look at how Sunderland looked more than 55 years ago.

. Locals galore
9 pubs which served Wearside in 1967. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

. Rose and Crown
The Rose and Crown is seen here in High Street West. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

. George and Dragon
Another High Street West favourite but does it bring back memories for you? Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

1. Rose and Crown
The Rose and Crown is seen here in High Street West. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

2. George and Dragon
Another High Street West favourite but does it bring back memories for you? Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

3. The Clarendon
A view of the Clarendon which was in High Street East. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson

4. The Gannet
The swinging 60s and The Gannet in High Street West. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson