18 photos of South Shields beaches over the years - can you spot yourself?

By Helen Johnson

Published 4th Aug 2019, 16:16 BST

Updated 12th Aug 2019, 17:07 BST

A trip to the beach on a warm summer’s day, or even for a winter’s walk, has always brought people to South Shields seafront.

These 18 photos show people enjoying the beaches in South Shields over the years. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in the photos?

August 1982. Children playing in the Marsden beach rock pools | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

1959. Marsden beach at the peak of the holiday season | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

1977. Beach-goers with a baby seal at Marsden beach | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

June 1982. Hungry beach-goers buy fish and chips at South Shields seafront | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

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