You can also enjoy our look back at Sunderland Echo photo memories from the seafront venue’s past including celebrity guests and wonderful events.
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5. Memories by the million
Jonathan Hick was the Secret Millionaire who went under cover for the TV programme episode in Sunderland in 2009. Here he is talking to George Cole, left, and Mick Ewing, right, before a dinner at the Roker Hotel. | se
6. Jubilee fun in 2012
Fun in the sun for sisters Erin and Evie Ruddick at the Roker Hotel Jubilee celebrations in 2012. | se
7. Holly's big fundraising night
Holly Lyons, who was Miss 24 Carat 2012, hosted a charity night at the Roker Hotel 13 years ago. | se
8. Legends in 2012
The 1973 cup - winning Sunderland footballers, from left; Jimmy Montgomery, Bobby Kerr, Dick Malone and Ron Guthrie get their hands on the FA cup once more, during a surprise appearance of the trophy at the Sunderland Foundation Awards evening at the Beat Western Roker Hotel. | se