Historian Ron Lawson, from Sunderland Antiquarian Society, guides us through nine former venues you might have considered on December 31 in years gone by.
See if you agree with these great choices.
1. Bay Hotel
Here's a reminder of the Bay Hotel which traded from 1936 for 67 years. | Ron Lawson
3. Cricketers Arms
The Cricketers Arms in Pilgrim Street was a favourite with drinkers from 1871 to 1976. | Ron Lawson
4. Clipper Ship
The Clipper Ship finally closed in 1962 after 104 years of trading in Victor Street. | Ron Lawson
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