Here are nine photos from the Sunderland Echo archives, showing the last day at the Newcastle Road bowling alley, from the last bowl to the start of dismantling the lanes.
Were you there for a final bowl? Was it a bowling alley that you loved.
Enjoy the trip back to 2011 and then get in touch to share your own memories.
Enjoy the trip back to 2011 and then get in touch to share your own memories.
5. Enjoying their day
Lining up the next strike. Did you love a visit to the bowling alley? Photo: se
6. Well bowled
On target for a strike in 2011. We hope these photos bring back happy memories. Photo: se
7. Busy at the bowling alley
A hive of activity as people enjoy one last game in 2011. Photo: se
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