9 retro scenes from South Tyneside in tribute to the Olympics - from Lord Blyton to Hebburn

By Chris Cordner

Published 21st Jul 2021, 11:38 GMT

Are you ready for another round of sporting drama? Why not get into the Tokyo spirit with a look back on some wonderful South Tyneside scenes over the years.

To mark the start of the Olympics, we are looking back in time to archive photos from Fellgate Primary School and Boldon School.

We’ve got sporting heroes who visited Lord Blyton School and South Tyneside College.

We are racing back in time with 9 great sporting scenes from the Shields Gazette archives. Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.

Youngsters got creative at South Shields library in 2012. Remember this? Photo: Stu Norton

Have you spotted a familiar face in one of these photos? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg

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