History

How far can you remember back. The Red Lion would seem to have been here forever. At least these photographs indicate that.
 


This is the Red Lion with children standing outside on what is now the A184 .

Note the house at the top of the bank.

In those days the traffic from Sunderland would pass St Nicholas Church and come down Rectory Bank. Rectory Bank ends at the junction shown on the left hand side at the forefront of the picture. If your interested in the history of the Boldons the have a look at  Boldon History website which explains in more depth about our community, the buildings and the people.

Opposite the Red Lion is Gateshead Terrace.



Nothing much has changed here exept for the high railings around the houses.


Osbourne House was once the local doctors surgery.



 

  

This is an old photo of the pub. Any ideas
what year it was taken in.

The Red Lion has always had strong links with the Boldon  community so its natural that we   link you direct to the  Boldon community website. to see what going on in our village.

One of the biggest events of the year is the christmas festival which cumulates at the Red Lion for carol singing and other activities.