The Jarrow pub scene has been given a real boost with the two openings. | JPIMedia

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See inside the two historic Jarrow pubs which have reopened this month

By Katy Wheeler

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 17th Jan 2020, 18:45 GMT

Jarrow’s pub scene got a boost this month with the reopening of two historic pubs – within steps of each other.

We take a look inside the former Golden Lion, which has been renamed Johnnie’s in honour of its longstanding former landlord, Johnnie Ingles, and The Albion which has opened in the former Jarrow Gin and Ale Bar.

9. Raiging a glass

The Albion new landlord Jess McConnell and Johnnie's pub co-owner Jene Murray, former Golden Lion, Jarrow hoping to bring the Jarrow pub scene back. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton

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See inside the two historic Jarrow pubs which have reopened this month

Jarrow’s pub scene got a boost this month with the reopening of two historic pubs – within steps of each other.

9. Raiging a glass

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