

9 photos of South Tyneside children having play fun in years gone by
Nurseries, play centres and school yards get the spotlight in this archive collection which includes Ashfield Nursery, Busy Bees, Little Tots and Playdays.
Who do you recognise among these children who are pictured having fun during play time?
Take a look and then get in touch to share your memories.

1. Getting busy at Busy Bees in 2004
The Busy Bees play group at Hebburn looks like it was buzzing in 2004. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: IB

2. Playtime in Chuter Ede
A 2005 look at the Little Tots group at Chuter Ede Community Association. Can you recognise any of the youngsters having fun? Photo: IB

3. Play day at Ashfield Nursery
A 2005 flashback to Ashfield Nursery in South Shields. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: IB

4. Summertime in Bents Park
Youngsters were enjoying themselves at the end of the 2008 summer party organised by the Play Development Team in Bents Park. Who do you recognise? Photo: TR