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

By Helen Johnson

Published 4th Aug 2019, 16:16 GMT

Updated 12th Aug 2019, 17:07 GMT

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?

Enjoying ice cream at South Shields beach | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

1980. Surfing at South Shields beach over the Bank Holiday weekend | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

Splashing in the sea at South Shields during a heatwave in August 1973 | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

1979. Playing in the sand on a cold day at South Shields beach | JPIMedia Photo: Shields Gazette

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