National Smile Month started this week and we are marking the occasion with a look back at 8 Shields Gazette archive photos which show the borough at its happiest.
We have delightful reminders from St Matthew’s School in 2004 where they were telling funny stories and from Marine Park Primary School where balloon hats were going down a treat in 2010.
We’ve got Westoe Crown Primary pupils doing something funny for Comic Relief in 2009 and laughs aplenty at the Westovians Theatre.
But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look and put a smile on your face!
9. Celebrating the Girl Guide movement
Back to 2005 for this photo, which shows St Nicholas' Guides wearing uniforms from 75 years of the movement. Photo: AB Sunderland Echo
10. Fancy that! It's 2005
Fantastic fancy dress outfits at the Ashbourne Lodge residential home in 2005 where staff dressed up for Comic Relief. Remember this? Photo: PB Sunderland Echo
11. Tell us more
Make us smile with your own memories of these scenes. Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: se