Sunderland has had a variety of much-loved pubs over the years.
During the first half of the nineteenth century, old houses were converted into shops or public houses and soon the high street was dominated by pubs.
But more recently, some of the cities most beloved pubs closed their doors for the very last time.
Some pubs have even be converted into flats, offices and even beauty salons.
We've compiled a list of some of the lost pubs of Sunderland- and what they have become:
The Bridge Hotel and Vaults
Originally built as a townhouse for the Lambton family, it was later converted and became the Bridge Hotel and Vaults.
It's said that even famous writer Charles Dickens stayed at the hotel in 1852 when he appeared at a nearby theatre.
In 1998 however, the landlord was murdered in the premises and it never re-opened.
The building has now been turned into offices and has been re-named Lambton House after the family who originally owned it.
The Eagle
An old pub sign is the only thing left standing of the Eagle after the barkeeps poured their last pint during the 1990s.
And after it became derelict, the building on Portsmouth Road in Pennywell was demolished in 1996 - much to the disappointment of many.
Nearby properties off Chester Road, in Pennywell, were bulldozed more than a decade ago with some appealing for the revival of the Eagle.
But last year, a multi-million-pound housing development was approved for a new flagship housing development, Chester Gate.
The Rovers Return
Not to be mistaken with the famous Rovers Return you see on Coronation Street, this humble pub was loved by residents.
The Rovers Return was situated at 111-112 Ward Street and was previously known as The Bush which served from 1877 to 1988.
While the former building is still standing, a planning application was approved in 2014 to change the use from a public house and associated flat to a dwelling house.
Today, although the former pub building remains standing all signage of the former pub has been removed.
The White Lion
A favourite of many in the city, the White Lion was a lively pub situated at 47-48 High Street East.
Having originally been a pub the building was eventually used for other purposes, before being renovated in the 1980s.
Now called the White Lion House, the pub has been converted into flats.
The Sun Inn
The Sun Inn was a friendly pub in Sunderland situated on the corner at the 2 Green.
Pub-goers on social media shared fond memories of enjoying a pint at the pub which sadly closed in 2009.
But now instead of pouring pints, the building has since been converted into lash and tanning parlour called Dion's beauty lounge.
You can now pop in to get your nails, eyelashes or spray tan done here at the former pub.
The Old Twenty Nine
Probably one of the most famous old pubs in the city the Old Twenty Nine was a popular watering hole for pub-goers soon after it opened.
The building was once the Boilermakers Arms in High Street West before it became the Old Twenty Nine in the mid-1970s.
It was known for hosting killer gigs including performances from punk bands like the Groundhogs, the Toy Dolls and Angelic Upstarts.
Still missed by many, several Facebook groups have been set up where people share fond memories and moments from time in the pub.
Argo Frigate
Situated on West Wear Street the Argo Frigate was a popular pub in the 1970s pub crawl circuit.
It stood next to an old newspaper's offices and was loved by many.
Sadly the pub was demolished some time ago but people regularly talk about their time spent there on social media.
