Brace yourself! Here are 9 South Tyneside photos of people braving the freezing cold in years gone by

By Chris Cordner

Published 14th Jan 2021, 07:00 GMT

Let’s face it. We’re all used to wrapping up warm and braving the freezing temperatures at this time of year.

But were you pictured getting out and about during cold snaps in years gone by?

Here are 9 reminders of people enjoying strolls, scenery and getting active in freezing conditions.

Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.

Wrapped up warm as they watched the Boxing Day dip at Little Haven in 2016. Photo: sg

The official launch of Haven Point and these families waited in the cold to take a look in 2013. Photo: iain brown

A freezing day in 2004. Are you pictured? Photo: sg

Boxing Day dippers brave the icy cold waters of Little Haven in the 2016 Boxing Day dip. Were you there? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON

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