Re-live the days of Sunderland's 60s pub life at a fascinating event next week
When Sunderland town centre was packed with pubs
The swinging 60s and the pubs of Wearside will come under the spotlight at a great event in the city next week.
The lost pubs of more than 60 years ago will be discussed at the latest illustrated talk of Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
Ian Mole will be giving the talk which will concentrate on the hostelries which were lost in central Sunderland. It will be held on Thursday, May 21, in the Bethany Hall at Bede Tower.
Sunderland Antiquarian Society secretary Philip Curtis encouraged people to ‘take a trip down Memory Lane to the 1960s when the town centre was packed with pubs. It should be a fascinating evening.
“The fully illustrated talk starts at 7.30pm. Doors open 6.40pm and all are welcome. There is disabled access.”
Sunderland Antiquarian Society in Douro Terrace is bursting at the seams with centuries of Wearside history.
Volunteers at the society are the proud custodians of a vast collection of artefacts, newspapers, documents, photographs and so much more.
But the building alone is not the only treasure. The team at the society have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the city which is an incredible resource for the people of Sunderland, whether it be businesses researching past events to people looking into their family tree or the history of their home.
The history of the organisation is also a fascinating one.
The society was founded in 1900 by the elite of the time. They were wealthy merchants and business owners who were keen to preserve the then town’s rich and colourful history and their efforts are being carried on by society members today.
The Sunderland Antiquarian Society heritage society, in Douro Terrace, is open to the public every Wednesday and Saturday from 9.30am to 12noon.
You can also visit at other times by prior arrangement by emailing [email protected]
Visit the website at www.sunderland-antiquarians.org or search “Sunderland Antiquarian Society” on Facebook.
Members get even more access to archives and you can become a member for just £20 a year, in which you’ll receive access to the members-only section of the website as well as regular newsletters.