Nine of the best Sunderland pubs for a pre-Christmas night in 1964

It’s that time of year when festive nights out with friends are on the cards.

But we wanted to know what a Sunderland night out might have looked like 60 years ago.

Historian and Sunderland Antiquarian Society member Ron Lawson had the answers and here are nine pubs which might bring back memories from 1964 - including the Railway Tavern, Rose and Crown and The Parade.

5. Oddfellows Arms

We are taking a trip down North Ravensworth Street in 1964 where you would find this view of the Oddfellows Arms. Photo: Ron Lawson | Ron Lawson

Over to Hylton Road for this 1964 view. And look at that selection of cars outside. Photo: Ron Lawson. | Ron Lawson

A warm welcome awaited at the Red Lion in Crowtree Road in 1964. Photo: Ron Lawson | Ron Lawson

Perhaps you fancy a pint at the Rose and Crown in High Street West? Photo: Ron Lawson. | Ron Lawson