In a message dated 07/02/2004 12:24:18 GMT Standard Time, lesley@forrest1.demon.co.uk writes: > at the turn of 19/20th centuries > Were there any well known billiard halls, for example? > In Kelly's 1902 Directory there are none listed for Sunderland, although there are Billiard Saloons in West Hartlepool, South Shields, Hebburn and Stockton. In the 1910 Directory two are listed for Sunderland; The Billiard Saloon, 53 North Bridge Street. The Central Recreation Rooms, 51 West Sunniside. Regards Stan Mapstone