We have 11 more curious tales of Wearside hostelries including the Sunderland pub with its own coat of arms, all told by Ron Lawson.
Now we have more tales to share. Each photo and story comes to us courtesy of Ron, the former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and who has shared a part of his huge photo selection.
Take a look at Ron’s great reminders of times gone by.
1. Devastated by an air raid
Sunderland has had several Blue Bell pubs over the years. Here's the one in Broad Street which was hit by a German bomb in 1941. Photo: Ron Lawson
2. The pub inside a cinema building
Here's a photo of Liberty's which was also known as the Painted Wagon and Traks. It was found on Holmside and Ron explained: "It was in the ABC building." Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
3. The lion which continued to roar
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
4. Last orders please!
The Caledonia was a Sunderland favourite from 1856 to 2002. Ron said it was the last place in Sunderland to 'have a 10pm closing'. Photo: Ron Lawson