All of these pubs once served the people of Sunderland and the surrounding communities.
But we can remember them thanks to these photos which were shared with the Sunderland Echo by Ron Lawson, the former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
He has shared a part of his huge photo collection of 11,500 pictures. Take a look at Ron’s great reminders of times gone by.
To find out more about the society, visit its Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
If you’ve got pub memories please contact Chris Cordner on [email protected].
5. The Old Shop
The Old Shop was 'right in the middle of Cleadon' and was demolished. The site became a block of flats, Ron said. Photo: Ron Lawson
6. Londonderry Arms
The Londonderry Arms which stood in the middle of Shiney Row but was eventually demolished. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
7. The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion on High Street East stood from 1732 to 1963 and was once a staging post. When it was demolished, the lion which stood above the door was preserved and placed in Sunderland Museum. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. Photo: Ron Lawson
8. The Post Office Restaurant
The Post Office Restaurant - which later become the Windsor Castle - was closed and demolished in the early 2000s and was in Nile Street. It had previously been known as the Criterion and first opened in 1853. Photo: Ron Lawson