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.placeholder image
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

I want your memories of these 15 photos of Sunderland pubs as they looked in days gone by

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 22nd Feb 2026, 06:00 GMT

Sunderland’s vast selection of pubs and their history has been brilliantly chronicled by a city historian.

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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The Borough was a hostelry in Yorke Street from 1841 to 1959.

5. The Borough

The Borough was a hostelry in Yorke Street from 1841 to 1959. | Ron Lawson

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The Friendly Tavern was another pub in Yorke Street. It ran from 1841 to 1958.

6. Friendly Tavern

The Friendly Tavern was another pub in Yorke Street. It ran from 1841 to 1958. | Ron Lawson

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The Cricketers Arms in Pilgrim Street was a favourite with drinkers from 1871 to 1976.

7. Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms in Pilgrim Street was a favourite with drinkers from 1871 to 1976. | Ron Lawson

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The Hendon Station Hotel was in East Hendon Road and was open from 1877 to 1969.

8. Hendon Station Hotel

The Hendon Station Hotel was in East Hendon Road and was open from 1877 to 1969. | Photo: Ron Lawson JP.

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