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 Divan was in Hendon Road and ran from 1871 to 1963. It was known as Little's because the licensee for many years was Tommy Little.

13. The Divan

The Divan was in Hendon Road and ran from 1871 to 1963. It was known as Little's because the licensee for many years was Tommy Little. | Ron Lawson

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The William Pile was named after a ship builder and was a favourite of Dame Dorothy Street from 1871 to 1959. Photo: Ron Lawson.

14. The William Pile

The William Pile was named after a ship builder and was a favourite of Dame Dorothy Street from 1871 to 1959. Photo: Ron Lawson. | Ron Lawson Photo: Ron Lawson

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This pub was open in East Hendon Road from 1844 to 1960.

15. Cottage Tavern

This pub was open in East Hendon Road from 1844 to 1960. | Ron Lawson

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