Colliery Inn The Colliery Inn was the first Public House encountered by the miners of Silksworth Colliery on their way home via the pit's 'Black Road.' Built in the 1870's the pub was renamed The Drift Inn after the pit closed in 1971; it then became the Sportsman's Arms.
, Sunderland, United Kingdom
The Store This building was a Branch of the Ryhope and Silksworth Industrial and Provident Society which served the village from the 1880’s to 1970’s. The Department Store extended from Blind Lane to Byer’s Court and sold everything from ‘candles to coffins’.
, Sunderland, United Kingdom
The Police House This former Police House of the Durham County Constabulary was opened in 1887 with an office, interview rooms, cell and living accommodation above. From 1981 to 1997 it housed the offices of the Sunderland District Creamery; it became a florists in 1997.
Silksworth Terrace, Sunderland, United Kingdom
Silksworth Village School Built as a Church of England School in 1852 by Mr E. Robinson, a local landowner who lived in Silksworth Hall, it also served for 20 years as a place of worship until the Parish Church was built. The School finally closed in 1967.
, Sunderland, United Kingdom