The answer is they were all in buildings which, at one point n history, were also Sunderland pubs.
Thanks to Ron Lawson, we can bring you another feature on the former hostelries of Wearside and their interesting past.
Ron is a former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and who has shared a part of his huge photo selection.
Ron gets our thanks once more for another great feature from his own archive of 11,500 photos.
This time, we have a pub which was a dance studio and two which were offices.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s 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. Lambton Arms
Now a block of offices but here is the Lambton Arms in October 1992. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
2. Grindon Mill
The Grindon Mill was a well-known Sunderland pub which later re-opened as a round-the-clock fitness centre and dance studio. Photo: Ron Lawson
3. Bridge Hotel
What a long history the Bridge Hotel had, from 1797 to 1998. Ron told us: "It was eventually taken over by the local authority and turned into offices." Photo: Ron Lawson
4. The Skiff
Over on Peacock Street/Beach Street, you would find the Skiff Inn until 1936. After that, it became a boys club. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. Photo: Ron Lawson