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A slightly older image of The Dun Cow than we would normally use. Photo by Ron Lawson.

Final 12 questions from pub's 125th anniversary quiz

The Dun Cow is celebrating its 125th birthday.

12 questions from Sunderland pub's 125th anniversary quiz

The Dun Cow.

12 questions from pub's 125th anniversary quiz night

The Chesters has been closed since September 23.

Sunderland pub 'getting ready' to reopen

A tour of the historic Dun Cow and the stories it holds

I went on a tour of Sunderland's landmark Dun Cow pub as it turns 125

The Dun Cow’s anniversary quiz is on Wednesday, October 14.

Special quiz for 125th anniversary of Sunderland pub

The Chesters has been closed for more than two weeks now.

No sign yet of Sunderland pub The Chesters reopening

One of Sunderland's finest old pubs is The Dun Cow in High Street West

Historic Dun Cow pub turning 125 in style - here's what's happening

Taking a look inside the pub in a Sunderland Echo archive photo from 2013. Tell us if you loved a cosy night at this venue.

The cosiest memories of Sunderland pubs at their warming Autumn best

The Beehive, in Sunderland city centre.

How to sing your way to £1,000 plus studio recording time

The Peacock's Barry Hyde had every reason to smile in 2025. Sunderland were back in the Premier League and he spoke of the benefits it would bring to the city.

A packed gallery of picture memories from The Peacock in Sunderland

TV star and former footballer Jill Scott hi fives fans as she passes the Board Inn.
The photo was taken in June this year when Jill completed an epic 388-mile run and cycle from Wembley Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light for Sport Relief.

Board Inn through the years as we re-live memories from 1973 onwards

There's a really cosy feel to the pub in this lovely Sunderland Echo archive view inside the Guide Post in 2003.

Go back in time with us at the Guide Post with 11 retro views

The Bridge Hotel Vaults is under new management

Popular 'proper' pub under new management - here's what's in store

Brothers Alan & David Bradley getting ready for the Bank Holiday 40 year celebrations

Historic venue gearing up for bumper Bank Holiday celebrations
The brothers have been at the helm for 40 years.
Katy Wheeler

Inside the new look Ivy House

Inside historic Sunderland pub after major refurbishment

Sunderland and Durham pubs have made it into The Telegraph's Best Pubs in the UK guide.

Sunderland pubs feature in The Telegraph’s Best Pubs guide

Plans to create an outdoor seating area at the Cross Keys public house in Washington have been rejected.

Plans to create outdoor drinking area at historic Washington pub are rejected

The Old Twenty Nine pub in High Street West in 1976.
It was a favourite with many people but what about you at new year.

Sunderland's best loved pub of the past which opened 50 years ago

Elaine Rennie with a bloody nose following an incident in Sunderland city centre.

City busker suffers injuries following World Cup clash

Mexico 70 chef David Tanner supporting the World Cup ahead of England V Mexico.

'Sleep can wait' Sunderland pubs staying open for England vs Mexico

Brewlab

We're hosting a Super Saturday at our Sunderland taproom

Looks like they had fun watching the football. See if you can spot a familiar face.

Three Lions on their shirts in the Hastings Hill 20 years ago

The Ivy House, pictured here in 1985.

The year when it was all change at a Sunderland pub

The Argo Frigate as it looked 52 years ago.

Sunderland's 60s pub life re-lived at a fascinating event next week

Some of the film sets Lucas Extras have previously provided extras for.

Here's how you can land a part in BBC murder detective mystery series
Extras can earn around £150 per day
Neil Fatkin

The Ivy House on Worcester Terrace in Sunderland.

We've taken over the popular Ivy House pub

The William Jameson will cease to operate as Wetherspoon pub after being sold.

Popular city centre pub sold by Wetherspoon - here's what happens next

Whitburn's Blues Micro Bar owners Alice and Cal Watson with dogs Arron and Islay

We're so proud to be named Camra's Pub of the Year 2026

There were two pubs called The Globe in the East End and here is one of them. The Globe Hotel was in High Street East and it lasted from 1771 to 1966. Photo: Ron Lawson JP.

15 photos of Sunderland pubs as they looked in days gone by

10 of the best-rated pubs in Sunderland - according to diners

Sunderland's 10 top-rated pubs by customers

See how many of these pubs you remember from this selection of 1980s and 1990s photos.

Raising a toast to Sunderland pubs you loved in the 1970s and 1980s

Rising Sunderland star Lottie Willis

I'm bringing my Sunderland pop music to one of the city's best pubs

These are some of the North East sites we'de love to see given a new lease of life

Eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

The Wheelhouse, Washington

Well-known Washington pub up for sale

Fithy's deli is opening in Seaham

I've called my new Seaham deli Filthy's but it's filthy good not bad

Reflecting on the days when Tynesiders headed for Sunderland because the nightclub scene was better.

Why Geordies chose Sunderland over Newcastle in the 1990s

The pub is up for sale with a freehold asking price of £450,000

Rural pub which appeared on ITV show Vera put up for sale

These are some of the North East sites we'de love to see given a new lease of life

Eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

Top-rather Tyne & Wear Wetherspoons

The stories behind how all 17 Tyne and Wear Wetherspoons were named

Northumberland village pub with rooms for 34 guests up for sale

On a cold winter's day what better way to warm up than with your favourite tipple around a traditional pub fire.

10 of the most cosy pubs with open fires to warm you on a winter's day

Linda Leary Estate Agents, East Boldon

3-bed gem for sale with Cleadon Hills close by

Some local favourites

15 best pubs in Sunderland as chosen by you

A view of the Clarendon which was in High Street East and was one of Sunderland's oldest pubs Photo: Ron Lawson.

AI's choices for 15 Sunderland pubs for a New Year toast in 1975

Linda Leary Estate Agents, East Boldon

Cleadon home is ideal for over-60s wanting extra security

The former Hylton Castle Arms pub.

Popular community pub in Sunderland goes up for rent

iGulu's F1 machine is as simple as using a pod coffee machine - just pop some ingredients in, let it brew for a few weeks, and your beer will be ready

The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine makes craft beer at home a doddle

Some local favourites

15 best pubs in Sunderland as chosen by you

The latest episode of our look back at Sunderland's 90s Nightlife - with a focus on your pre-club routines.

Cheap sherry and the The Old Twenty Nine - it's Sunderland in the 90s.

Wetherspoons confirms 36 pubs in the North East which will be open on Christmas Day

Wetherspoons confirms 36 North East pubs open on Christmas Day

The University of Sunderland has been voted as the most festive in England.

Sunderland ranked number one festive university in the country

Sunderland people have shared their memories of where they met up before going to nightclubs in the 1990s.

'Meet you at the pressy buttons': A Sunderland message from the 1990s

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