15 pictures from Christmas and winter nights out in South Shields in 2003

As Christmas approaches, we’re saying cheers to the memories of festive nights out 16 years ago.

By Chris Cordner

Published 2nd Dec 2019, 11:58 BST

Updated 2nd Dec 2019, 16:16 BST

Here are 15 scenes, including many from December 2003. Each shows people having fun and socialising.

Are you pictured? See if you can spot anyone you know in our retro photos.

1. Reminders of a night out in 2003

A December scene from 2003. Photo: GZ

Enjoying a night out in Shields. Photo: CL

Were you photographed by the Gazette in 2003? Photo: GZ

Enjoying a night out. Photo: GZ