We’ve been digging into the Shields Gazette archives again! And this time we came up with these nine photos from the borough and they were all taken 50 years ago.
Do you recognise the Redwell amateur film makers, or the organisers of the Harvest Festival at St Hilda’s Church? How about the children enjoying the Lunar Jet ride at the amusements?
Have a look and then share your own memories of South Tyneside in the 1970s.
1. Fairground fun
South Shields Amusement Park in April 1974 and here are children on the Lunar Jet ride. Remember it? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Browsing at Markworths
The toy department at Markworth's shop in New Green Street. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. They're underway
The start of the veterans' race organised by the South Shields Harriers in February 1974. Have you spotted someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. On film in July 1974
Redwell amateur film-makers in the spotlight in 1974 were left to right: Peter Cooper, Vivienne Foster, Janette Lowdon, Susan Short, and Carol Gardner. But who can tell us more about this scene? Photo: Shields Gazette