These are 10 Sunderland pubs that have closed their doors, been re-purposed or been demolished over the past few years.
1. The Salem, Salem Street
Over on Salem Street, The Salem was closed in 2006 and there are now plans to turn the site into apartments. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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2. The Bridge Hotel and Vaults, Sunderland Street
Originally built as a townhouse for local landowners, this venue later became the Bridge Hotel and Vaults. After the landlord was murdered in 1998, it closed down. Photo: © Robert Graham (cc-by-sa/2.0)
3. The Wear Tavern, St Lukes Terrace
This pub on St Lukes Terrace has been boarded up for several years and is currently on sale with a local estate agent. Photo: © Robert Graham (cc-by-sa/2.0)
4. Gillespies, St Thomas Street
Where the new 808 bar and kitchen today stands on St Thomas Street was once Gillespies, a popular drinking spot with locals. Photo: Sunderland Echo