These are 13 pubs that we’ve lost over the years, whether closed down, demolished or re-purposed.
9. The Douglas Vaults, Barrington Street
The Douglas Vaults could once be found in South Shields town centre. It was previously known by a few other names, including The Buffalo. It closed in 2015. Photo: Shields Gazette
10. The Satellite, Henderson Road
Now demolished after an order from South Tyneside Council, The Satellite was built in the late 1950s and closed a couple of years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette
11. The Commercial Hotel, Commercial Road
One of many pubs on Commercial Road, The Commercial Hotel closed in 2008. Photo: Shields Gazette
12. The City of Durham, the Market Place
Known by locals as Cod, The City of Durham was also on the Market Place and was closed in 2005, making way for a cafe. Photo: Shields Gazette