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When Pubs were everywhere

Posted by Norman Dunn on 26/9/2025, 2:51 pm

I saw a TV programme recently where they mentioned the scourge of alcohol in the 1800s.
take a look at the number of drinking establishment in South Shields in the 1890s.

one

TWO

Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye

Posted by Allan C. on 26/9/2025, 3:53 pm, in reply to "When Pubs were everywhere"

Turks Head 40 Military Road wonder where that was.

Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye

Posted by Margaret McD on 26/9/2025, 4:18 pm, in reply to "Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye"

CO-OP Sores were everywhere too Norman.

Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye

Posted by Sheila on 26/9/2025, 5:59 pm, in reply to "Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye"

I remember reading at one time there were 22 pubs in Ock street Abingdon, I think it is only 2 now.

Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye

Posted by Michael Arbon on 26/9/2025, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye"

Turks Head public house.
https://southtynesidehistory.co.uk/archive/photographs/architecture/pubs-0/624994-turks-head-pub-and-pilot-stairs
Military road was the area where River Drive is now.

Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye

Posted by Stan Wears on 29/9/2025, 9:49 am, in reply to "Re: When Pubs were everywhere one caught my eye"

My local was Roy's in Hebburn. My dad said it was a rough pub but I found it good. It had character and always the smell of a good pub!

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