Curley's pub on Gateshead High Street is set to be demolished in the new year, along with Park Lane club, as part of plans to regenerate the town centre. The news has prompted former regulars to share their memories of the venue.
Former regulars recall 'full of laughter' pub
Samuel Livingston-Reid, 64, described the pub as "full of laughter" and "friendly". He said: "It was full of laughter; it was friendly. There used to be loads of bars here, and I knew when I was younger, before long they would be gone, and they would build apartments."
Some residents expressed sadness at the disappearance of the area's pubs, while acknowledging that Gateshead High Street had long needed investment. Others questioned the slow pace of redevelopment, after a £90 million regeneration vision was unveiled in 2019.
Regeneration plans and building status
The vision for the town centre includes modern homes, green spaces, community facilities and routes for pedestrians and cyclists. Curley's is not a listed building, but it is recognised on Gateshead's local list of historically significant buildings.
