The changing face of Sunderland. How many of these scenes do you recognise?The changing face of Sunderland. How many of these scenes do you recognise?
The changing face of Sunderland. How many of these scenes do you recognise?

Eight Sunderland pubs pictured after a refurbishment in years gone by

The changing face of Wearside pubs has been photographed over the years.
By Chris Cordner
Published 25th Feb 2022, 14:58 GMT

We are going retro with a reminder of the refurbishments which took place at favourite venues in years gone by.

Who remembers these facelifts for Varsity, Aspire, the Grindon Mill and the Boar’s Head?

We have all this and more so take a look and enjoy the memories.

Staff were celebrating the reopening of the refurbished Varsity in 2007. Can you spot someone you know?

1. Varsity in 2007

Staff were celebrating the reopening of the refurbished Varsity in 2007. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: TC

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Bar manager Christopher Taylor with one of the bar staff Amy Cook behind the bar of the refurbished Isis 11 years ago.

2. Back to 2011

Bar manager Christopher Taylor with one of the bar staff Amy Cook behind the bar of the refurbished Isis 11 years ago. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

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The refurbished bar at the Boar's Head 17 years ago.

3. The Boar's Head

The refurbished bar at the Boar's Head 17 years ago. Photo: MM

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Ben Wall in the newly refurbished Plugged Inn in Holmeside a decade ago.

4. Behind the bar in 2012

Ben Wall in the newly refurbished Plugged Inn in Holmeside a decade ago. Photo: Picture by Angela Burn

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