It’s all thanks to Ron Lawson, the former JP who is also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society and who has shared a part of his huge photo selection.
This is the second of three photospreads on Bishopwearmouth, such was the sheer numbers of pubs in the area.
Ron gets our thanks once more for another great feature from his own archive of 11,500 photos.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, the society’s base in Douro Terrace is open between 9.30am and noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
If you’ve got pub memories please contact Chris Cordner on [email protected].
5. Hertford Hotel
The Hertford Hotel was in Nile Street. It was open from 1871 to 1967 and was once known as the Bodega. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson
6. Havelock Hotel
The Havelock was another hostelry that you would find in Nile Street. It ran from 1831 to 1969 and was pictured here in 1962. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson
7. EPSON MFP image
The Grand Hotel was in Bridge Street and it had a connection to an annexe in nearby Bedford Street where there were more bedrooms. It was open from 1871 to 1970. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Ron Lawson
8. George and Dragon
From 1802 to 1973, the George and Dragon was on High Street West where it was opposite the old fire station. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson