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.
5. A name to last for decades
The Ship Inn once stood in Thomas Street on the corner of Prospect Row and the licensee from 1898 to 1902 was Mrs Priscilla McMillan. Three generations of women in the family were called Priscilla, said Ron. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. Photo: Ron Lawson
6. It had a very distinctive feature
The Vane Arms in Vane Street, New Silksworth, known for having a coat of arms above the doorway. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
7. Elizabeth was a groundbreaker
Elizabeth Ann Vickery is pictured at the bar of the Engineers Tavern which was a Sunderland pub from 1864 to 1971. Elizabeth was known as a groundbreaking woman who became the first female chairperson of the Licensed Victuallers Association. Photo: Ron Lawson
8. The pub with Roman connections
The Bush In was on Ward Street and ran from 1877 to 1988. Ron explained that the Bush was a Roman sign for a tavern. Photo: Ron Lawson