The New Regale Tavern is pictured in a retro photo from Sunderland Antiquarian Society member Ron Lawson.
It first opened in 1834, making it one of the oldest pubs in the city.placeholder image
The New Regale Tavern is pictured in a retro photo from Sunderland Antiquarian Society member Ron Lawson. It first opened in 1834, making it one of the oldest pubs in the city. | Ron Lawson

I love the story of the Sunderland pub which supplied rum to galleon ships and is still a belter of a local

I love the story of the Sunderland pub which first opened 192 years ago and has a fascinating tale to tell.

The Regale Tavern was around in the days when galleons sailed the seas.

The Hendon Road East favourite is still serving the area and has seen all of Wearside life. Relive some of it through these Sunderland Echo and Google Maps photo memories.

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