We asked the community on our Wearside Echoes Facebook group to nominate their favourite cosy Sunderland pub from down the years for an autumn drink. And from much-missed watering holes to beloved city staples still welcoming customers today, we have rounded up some of your favourites.
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1. The Wavendon Pub July 1996 old ref number 35725 Lounge
Inside the lounge of The Wavendon pub in July 1996. Were you a regular here? Lounge Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. The Albion
The Albion Pub, Ryhope, pictured in 1987. What's your order? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. The Blue Bell
The Blue Bell, Fulwell, pictured in 1947. Picture: Bill Hawkins. Photo: Bill Hawkins
4. Digby's Bar
Wearside Echoes followers shared fond memories of Autumn drinks in Digby's, which opened in 1985. It was previously known as Le Metro. Photo: Sunderland Echo