The Golden Lion on High Street East stood from 1732 to 1963 and was once a staging post. When it was demolished, the lion which stood above the door was preserved and placed in Sunderland Museum. Photo: Ron Lawson JP.placeholder image
The Golden Lion on High Street East stood from 1732 to 1963 and was once a staging post. When it was demolished, the lion which stood above the door was preserved and placed in Sunderland Museum. Photo: Ron Lawson JP. | Ron Lawson

13 Sunderland pubs past and present with animals in their names

Here is one of those questions you might get asked down at the pub.

How many Wearisde pibs can you think of with animal connections in their name. We came up with these 13 and some of them go back decades to the 1960s and beyond.

We have got the Dolphin, Gannet, Black Swan and more but we are sure the list has not been exhausted.

Why not contribute your own names by emailing [email protected]

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