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?
5. Busy beach day at South Shields
People flock to the beach at South Shields on a hot summer’s day Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Relaxing in the sunshine at South Shields
August 1970. Beach-goers relaxing in the sunshine at South Shields Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Sun, sea and sand at South Shields beach
1980. Splashing in the sea and playing in the sand Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Surf’s up at Shields
August 1977. Surfing in the sea at South Shield’s beach Photo: Shields Gazette