Taking a retro look inside South Tyneside's pubs and restaurants - and this is how they looked like this in times gone by

By Chris Cordner

Published 13th Jan 2020, 16:45 GMT

Updated 13th Jan 2020, 16:45 GMT

Let’s face it. Most of us love to explore different surroundings.

But how about a look back to how all these South Tyneside pubs and eateries looked years ago?

We’ve got 13 scenes for you to enjoy and they all show the interior of buildings that most of us will know and love.

So take a look through and see how many of these views bring back happy memories.

Our photographer got this view of the Schooner at Seaton Carew 17 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: DW

Back to 2008 for this view of the Blue Bells. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FLR

A reminder of the Rossmere Hotel in 2005. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: MH

A 2005 view of Silks Bar. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: LH

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