Thanks to Ron Lawson, here’s a look at 15 pubs from Wearside and their interesting past.
Ron is a former JP and also part of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
To find out more about the history of Sunderland, visit the society’s Facebook page or its website at http://www.sunderland-antiquarians.org
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1. Globe Hotel
There were two pubs called The Globe in the East End and here is one of them. The Globe Hotel was in High Street East and it lasted from 1771 to 1966. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. | Ron Lawson
2. Skiff Inn
Over on Peacock Street/Beach Street, you would find the Skiff Inn until 1936. After that, it became a boys club. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. | Ron Lawson
3. Bridge Hotel
What a long history the Bridge Hotel had, from 1797 to 1998. Ron told us: "It was eventually taken over by the local authority and turned into offices." Photo: Ron Lawson. | Ron Lawson
4. The Grapes
The Grapes, in Dundas Street, gets our attention in this 1961 scene. It was open from 1826 to 1986. | Ron Lawson