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18 photos of South Shields beaches over the years - can you spot yourself?
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.
By Helen Johnson
Published 4th Aug 2019, 16:16 BST
Updated 12th Aug 2019, 17:07 BST
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?
1. Playing at Marsden Beach
August 1982. Children playing in the Marsden beach rock pools Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Heading to the beach on a sunny day
1959. Marsden beach at the peak of the holiday season Photo: Shields Gazette
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3. Spotted a seal
1977. Beach-goers with a baby seal at Marsden beach Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Hungry for fish and chips at South Shields beach
June 1982. Hungry beach-goers buy fish and chips at South Shields seafront Photo: Shields Gazette
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