11 nostalgic pictures from Fulwell favourite The Blue Bell, a classic Sunderland pub

Join us for a game of pool, bar scenes and life in the lounge

Drink in these 11 great memories from the Blue Bell pub in Fulwell.

We are sharing scenes from 1982 onwards and they show everything from a game of pool 42 years ago to impressive burgers on sale in 2004.

They all come from the Echo archives and we hope you love the retro journey.

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