8 photos showing life in South Tyneside 40 years ago this month - get ready for markets, bric a brac and rock pools!
We’re into August and it’s a month filled with sunshine – and all of these archive scenes.
Published 3rd Aug 2022, 16:00 BST
We have 8 reminders of life in South Tyneside as it looked 40 years this month.
Get ready for a journey to South Shields market, the rockpools at Marsden, an Elvis Presley show and a bric a brac sale.
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1. Brilliant times at a bric a brac sale
June Curry (left) and Lily Bainbridge looked like they were having fun at the start of a giant bric a brac sale in Wood Terrace in August 1982. Photo: sg
2. Fish and chips anyone?
Queuing at the Nippy Chippy for a tasty fish and chips meal on a hot day. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A look round the market
A busy day at South Shields Market in August 1982. Recognise anyone? Photo: sg
4. Best of brass
Brass rubbing at South Shields Museum 40 years ago this month. Remember this? Photo: sg
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