Eight photos from the day Louis cafe in Sunderland closed

It was once a Sunderland favourite and Louis cafe has been back in the news this week.

But many Sunderland people will remember the business which was a diners favourite for 97 years.

The business first started in Ryhope in 1924 and later opened in Crowtree Road in Sunderland city centre before moving premises to Park Lane in 1975.

Its final day of trading was in May 2018 and the Echo was there to record the occasion. Take a look.

5. A reminder of a dining institution

Customer Wayne Drakes tucks into a meal on the final day of trading at Louis cafe in May 2018. Photo: se

Some of the final customers in 2018. Photo: Tim Richardson

A sad day for customers in 2018. Photo: Tim Richardson

Park Lane in December 1982 with Louis cafe at the forefront of the photo. Photo: Sunderland Echo