Every one of these scenes was captured on camera 40 years ago this month but how many do you remember?Every one of these scenes was captured on camera 40 years ago this month but how many do you remember?
Every one of these scenes was captured on camera 40 years ago this month but how many do you remember?

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.
By Chris Cordner
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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Philip Atkinson, six, and Kay Brennan, four, were having a great time as they explored the rock pools at Marsden.

5. Reflections on the past

Philip Atkinson, six, and Kay Brennan, four, were having a great time as they explored the rock pools at Marsden. Photo: sg

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Chefs at South Shields General Hospital were pictured as they prepared lunch for the patients.

6. Memories on the menu

Chefs at South Shields General Hospital were pictured as they prepared lunch for the patients. Photo: Shields Gazette

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The Elvis Presley Remembrance Show at Hedworth Hall. Were you there?

7. Rock and retro

The Elvis Presley Remembrance Show at Hedworth Hall. Were you there? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Jim Bartram was pictured stocking the stalls at South Shields market. Remember this?

8. Busy at the market

Jim Bartram was pictured stocking the stalls at South Shields market. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette

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