And we have got 11 stopping points to enjoy, courtesy of 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.
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].
1. The Railway
The Railway Inn was in Railway Terrace and later became the Hycroft. It was open from 1856 to 2010. Photo: Ron Lawson
2. Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel was in Church Street and it served the people of the area for 127 years until 1971. Photo: Ron Lawson
3. The Alma
You would find the Alma on Alma Street and Wear Street in South Hylton and it was open from 1857 to 1962. Photo: Ron Lawson
4. The Jolly Potters
One of the many Hylton pubs on the riverside. This one served the public from 1827 to 1939. Photo: Ron Lawson