It was the day when the iconic Vaux sign was taken down, marking the end of 193 years of history.
Today, we look back at 13 of the most memorable views of Vaux and they all come from the Sunderland Echo archives.
In case you missed it;
5. Skipping back to 1983
The 1983 skipping race looks like it was great fun at the Vaux sports day. Do you recognise any of the competitors? | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Hard at work
The production line in an Echo photo taken just before the closure of the brewery. | se Photo: se
7. Saying goodbye
A final farewell between colleagues in this Vaux photo from 1999. | se Photo: SE
8. The day the sign came down
The removal of the Vaux sign in July 1999. Tell us if you watched on that sad day in Sunderland history. | se Photo: se
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