But thanks to the help of our friends at Sunderland Antiquarian Society, we can take a trip down Memory Lane to look at the locals we loved through the years.
Thanks to Ron Lawson, we can bring you another feature on the former hostelries of Wearside and their interesting past.
Ron is a former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and who has shared a part of his huge photo selection.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
If you’ve got pub memories please contact Chris Cordner on [email protected]
1. Double Maxim
The Double Maxim which started out in life as the North Moor. It was on the Durham Road and was demolished in 2001. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
2. Windsor Castle
The Windsor Castle which used to be the Post Office Inn in Nile Street, pictured in 1996. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
3. The Oaks
The Oaks, in Silksworth Road, New Silksworth, is pictured in 1974. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson
4. Wellington Hotel
The Wellington Hotel in Ryhope Street South is seen here in 1996. It was named after the Duke of Wellington. Photo: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson