Do you know someone who worked in the shipyards and will these photos bring back poignant memories?
We have selected nine photos of shipbuilding and shipyards in the area.
Take a look at these scenes and then get in touch to share your own memories. We would love to hear from you.
1. Back to 1953
A flashback to 1953 at Palmers, Hebburn. A new forepart is being built on to the British Railways steamer Duke of York which was severely damaged during a collision at Harwich. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A chat at the works
A busy scene at Hawthorn Leslies Ltd shipyard. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A close-up on the yard
Redheads shipyard is in the picture in this photo. Do you know anyone who worked there? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. A shipyard view
Who can tell us more about this undated photo of a shipyard scene? Photo: Shields Gazette
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