WE looked back at some of the pubs we have loved and lost through the years in Hexham.

The Queen's Arms pub was located on a corner in Hexham marketplace.

Hexham Local History Society shared images of The Queen's Arms pub, one of which showed a queue of children outside the confectionery shop in approximately 1915.

Hexham Courant: Hexham marketplace showing The Queen's Arms Inn and a queue of children outside Gem Picture Palace, S Mole ConfectionerHexham marketplace showing The Queen's Arms Inn and a queue of children outside Gem Picture Palace, S Mole Confectioner (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

The Robin Hood Inn was based in Old Church and the Society's images showed staff outside the pub, located opposite where Listers Biscuit Box is now. 

Hexham Courant: Looking towards Robin Hood Inn, around 1930, at the entrance to St Mary's ChareLooking towards Robin Hood Inn, around 1930, at the entrance to St Mary's Chare (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

Staff pictured at the Robin Hood Inn, approximately 1910.

Hexham Courant: The Robin Hood Inn staff, approximately 1910The Robin Hood Inn staff, approximately 1910 (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

The White Horse Inn, also in Hexham marketplace, is only depicted in paintings.

The earliest date back to pre-1859.

Hexham Courant: Pre-1859, this painting shows the marketplace looking east from the west side on market day. The White Horse Inn is to the right of Moot Hall archwayPre-1859, this painting shows the marketplace looking east from the west side on market day. The White Horse Inn is to the right of Moot Hall archway (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

Postcards of original engravings also depict the marketplace and the Shambles.

Hexham Courant: A postcard of an original engraving, showing the marketplace, the Shambles and The White Horse Inn to the right of the archwayA postcard of an original engraving, showing the marketplace, the Shambles and The White Horse Inn to the right of the archway (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

The building on Battle Hill once known as The Tap and Spile dates back to at least 1904, when General Lord Methuen was pictured leaving Hexham following the unveiling of the statue of Colonel Benson.

He passes the building which was then known as the Criterion Inn.

Hexham Courant: In 1904, the south side of Battle Hill is shown at The Criterion Inn as Lord Metheun's procession leaves after the unveiling of the Benson statueIn 1904, the south side of Battle Hill is shown at The Criterion Inn as Lord Metheun's procession leaves after the unveiling of the Benson statue (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

The Criterion Inn turned into Criterion Hotel and is shown in 1925 located opposite The Old Grey Bull pub, a Grade II listed building which is currently empty.

Hexham Courant: The Criterion Hotel on Battle Hill, also showing the Old Grey Bull pub oppositeThe Criterion Hotel on Battle Hill, also showing the Old Grey Bull pub opposite (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

By 1984, Criterion Hotel had become The Criterion.

Hexham Courant: The Criterion, on Battle Hill in 1984The Criterion, on Battle Hill in 1984 (Image: Hexham Local History Society) In the early 1990s, The Criterion had become The Tap and Spile.

Hexham Courant: The Tap and Spile, 1994The Tap and Spile, 1994 (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

Fore Street, which was home to Robbs and The Sun Inn, is shown from 1890.

Hexham Courant: Fore Street approximately 1930, looking towards Robbs department storeFore Street approximately 1930, looking towards Robbs department store (Image: Hexham Local History Society)

The Flag Ends Inn, located at Hexham Abbey, once occupied the building that now houses the jewellery shop, Ashley Matthews.

Hexham Courant: The Flag Ends Inn at Hexham Abbey, 1911The Flag Ends Inn at Hexham Abbey, 1911 (Image: Hexham Local History Society)