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.
5. A scene from the 1960s
One of the two 50-ton pressure cargo tanks being fitted into the 535-ton motor vessel Broughty as part of its conversion into a liquid gas carrier at Hawthorn Leslie. This photo was taken in November 1963. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Hard at work
A scene from a South Tyneside shipyard. Does it bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Teamwork at Readheads
Pausing for a photo at Readheads Shipyard. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. A new arrival
A scene from October 1963, showing the jib of new crane being assembled at the shipyard of John Readhead and Sons Ltd. Photo: Shields Gazette