Nine pictures of The William Jameson over the years, Sunderland's first Wetherspoon's pub

By Chris Cordner

Published 24th Aug 2023, 15:41 BST

Nine archive views of the city centre favourite

An award-winning pub gets the spotlight in the latest of our Sunderland Echo glimpses into the past.

The William Jameson is a favourite for many and here are nine views from 2004 onwards.

Have a look at scenes including a Halloween beer festival in 2017, the pub welcoming back customers after the Covid-19 pandemic and winning awards in 2011.

Archive scenes from The William Jameson.

1. Toasting this city centre favourite

Archive scenes from The William Jameson.

Sian Gray at the bar of the pub in 2004.

2. At the bar

Sian Gray at the bar of the pub in 2004.

A view of the pub in 2005.

3. A look outside

A view of the pub in 2005.

Team Leader at The William Jameson, Anth Maven and Mark Allison from Maxim Brewery.
Mark was launching his new beer "Delilah" at the pubs mini beer festival in 2011.

4. Festival memories

Team Leader at The William Jameson, Anth Maven and Mark Allison from Maxim Brewery. Mark was launching his new beer "Delilah" at the pubs mini beer festival in 2011.

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