We have nine views of the building which was once an industrial mainstay in Wearside history.
Were you one of the workers who were photographed on their last day at work. Do you remember the majestic Vaux horses?
Re-live the brewery’s last year in 1999 through these photos from the Sunderland Echo archives.
1. Last day at work
Vaux workers on their last day in 1999. Did you work at the brewery back then? Photo: SE
2. Saying goodbye
A final farewell between colleagues in this Vaux photo from 1999. Photo: SE
3. One last chat
Frank Nicholson talks to Vaux workers on the brewery's last day Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A glimpse inside
A look inside the brewery shortly before it closed. Photo: Sunderland Echo