These are 13 pubs that we’ve lost over the years, whether closed down, demolished or re-purposed.
5. The Horsley Hill, Marsden Road
The Horsley Hill was on Marsden Road serving locals and tourists alike for several years. It closed in 2005 and has now been demolished, with a care home now on the site. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. The Dock, Hudson Street, Tyne Dock
The aptly-named The Dock was in Tyne Dock, closing in 2010. It then reopened in 2015 as a Man V Food restaurant. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. The Commando, the Market Place
Another Market Place pub that suffered the regeneration squeeze, the Commando closed in 2008 and was knocked down in 2013. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. General Havelock, Chapter Row
Opposite the old Gazette offices, General Havelock was built in the 60s on the site of a former methodist church. It was demolished in 2010. Photo: Shields Gazette