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.
Have a look and then share your own memories of South Tyneside in the 1970s.
5. So caring at Plessey
Employees at Plessey Telecommunications used the money they collected to buy toys for children in need in 1974. Were you in the picture? Photo: Shields Gazette
A bottle full of pennies being counted by South Tyneside's Mayor and Mayoress, Coun Murtagh and Coun Mrs Elizabeth Diamond; Also pictured are Dr Nathan, Mrs Strang, and Terry Pearson at the start of a fund-raising drive to provide an indoor riding school for disabled people. Photo: Shields Gazette
Organisers of the Harvest festival at St Hilda's Church were pictured in October 1974. They were, left to right: Rev Michael Woodhall, Rev Charles James, Miss Dorothy Reid, Mrs Betty Clark and Mr Tom Logan. Photo: Shields Gazette
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.