Sunderland Echo

Time please, for some

THIS WEEK’S DELVE INTO OUR PHOTOGRAPH­IC ARCHIVES HAS RESULTED IN US RAISING A GLASS OR TWO TO

- By Chris Cordner chris.cordner@jpress.co.uk Twitter@CCordnerjp facebook.com/sunderland­echoonline @sunderland­echo

Two pints of lager and a packet of crisps was the title of a song in 1980, and a popular order in pubs once upon a time.

Now the order would probably go something along the lines of, one gin and tonic, a large glass of wine and a soft drink, please.

When looking through our archives for a selection of pub photograph­s for this week’s nostalgia picture spread, we couldn’t help but smile.

What happy memories came flooding back.

We couldn’t publish all the photograph­s we found, but hopefully the ones we have printed will make you smile too.

Who remembers meeting up with family and friends and sometimes work colleagues for a night out.

Or perhaps having a pint with fellow Sunderland AFC supporters before walking over the bridge to one of the many home games.

One of the questions, we did ask ourselves was how many times has the Beehive changed its name?

If you know the answer to this question, please let us know.

Why not contact us with your pub memories, email chris cordner @jpress.co.uk

 ??  ?? Sid Bicker pictured pulling the last pint in September 2000 at the Brewery Tap, Sunderland.
Sid Bicker pictured pulling the last pint in September 2000 at the Brewery Tap, Sunderland.
 ??  ?? Holmeside and the Beehive pub in 1991.
Holmeside and the Beehive pub in 1991.
 ??  ?? A preview of the 1974 opening of the Painted Wagon Saloon in Holmeside.
A preview of the 1974 opening of the Painted Wagon Saloon in Holmeside.
 ??  ?? The Dagmar at Witherwack, closed July 2006.
The Dagmar at Witherwack, closed July 2006.

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