Eight Sunderland pubs pictured after a refurbishment in years gone by

The changing face of Wearside pubs has been photographed over the years.

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.

1. Varsity in 2007

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

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

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

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