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].
9. Oak Bar
The Oak Bar was on King Street and was near the police station at the time. It was trading for 97 years from 1868. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson
10. Minerva Hotel
The Minerva Hotel was in East Cross Street and High Street West. It opened in 1851 and closed in 1941. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson
11. Masons Arms
The Masons Arms was on Dunning Street and Harley Street and opened in 1828. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson
12. Another view of the Masons Arms
A 1967 view of the Masons Arms - the year that it closed. | User (UGC) Photo: Ron Lawson