The Wallaw in Blyth, Northumberland was formerly known as the Blyth Hippodrome, which was built in 1902 by circus proprietor William Tudor. The Blyth Hippodrome closed in 1920 before being transformed into the Wallaw cinema. The cinema closed in 2004, and was unused before becoming a JD Wetherspoon venue.The Wallaw in Blyth, Northumberland was formerly known as the Blyth Hippodrome, which was built in 1902 by circus proprietor William Tudor. The Blyth Hippodrome closed in 1920 before being transformed into the Wallaw cinema. The cinema closed in 2004, and was unused before becoming a JD Wetherspoon venue.
The Wallaw in Blyth, Northumberland was formerly known as the Blyth Hippodrome, which was built in 1902 by circus proprietor William Tudor. The Blyth Hippodrome closed in 1920 before being transformed into the Wallaw cinema. The cinema closed in 2004, and was unused before becoming a JD Wetherspoon venue. | Google Maps

10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the North East and the fascinating stories behind them

Holly Allton
By Holly Allton

Food and drink writer

Published 5th Aug 2024, 12:37 GMT

The North East has a rich history 📜

The North East of England has a rich history, with plenty of ancient landmarks to visit including Hadrian’s Wall, Durham Cathedral and many more.

But did you know that JD Wetherspoons venues dotted across the region also have fascinating and historical stories behind them?

From former cinemas to original banks, here are 10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the North East.

The Plimsoll Line in Redcar is named after British politician Samuel Plimsoll, commemorating the life-saving invention of the Plimsoll line on ships. Plimsoll himself lived in Redcar for a short while, in a house which later became a Marks & Spencer’s. Plimsoll’s name is also given to the shoes, which were named after him given their resemblance to the Plimsoll line.

9. The Plimsoll Line, Redcar

The Plimsoll Line in Redcar is named after British politician Samuel Plimsoll, commemorating the life-saving invention of the Plimsoll line on ships. Plimsoll himself lived in Redcar for a short while, in a house which later became a Marks & Spencer’s. Plimsoll’s name is also given to the shoes, which were named after him given their resemblance to the Plimsoll line. | Google Maps

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The Forum in Hexham is a former cinema, which it takes its name from. The cinema first opened in 1937, built on the site of another cinema, the Gem Palace. The Forum operated until 1974 before reopening in 1982. A lot of the features from the cinema are still a part of the Wetherspoons pub.

10. The Forum, Hexham

The Forum in Hexham is a former cinema, which it takes its name from. The cinema first opened in 1937, built on the site of another cinema, the Gem Palace. The Forum operated until 1974 before reopening in 1982. A lot of the features from the cinema are still a part of the Wetherspoons pub. | Google Maps

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