

Eight amazing pictures of 1970s school days in South Shields and Jarrow - spot anyone you know?
Or ink wells, blackboards and haversacks? We are going back to school in South Tyneside in 1970 and we want you to join us.
We have scenes from Westoe, Jarrow, Horsley Hill and more.
Your homework for today is to see how many of these scenes you remember. Ten out of ten if you recognise the lot.

1. A film in the classroom
New equipment. including tape recorders, radios and film equipment, were regularly used at Ocean Road and a special room was set aside for these teaching aids. Photo: Shields Gazette

2. Harvest festival time at Horsley Hill
Pupils of Horsley Hill Junior Boys School with harvest festival produce. Pictured with the pupils is headmaster Thomas Keir (left) and Mr Harry Chalk. Photo: Shields Gazette

3. Dinnertime at South Shields Grammar School
The new self service, cafeteria dining hall at South Shields Grammar Technical School for Boys got our photographer's attention in 1970. Do you remember it? Photo: Shields Gazette

4. All clued up on road safety
These schoolchildren were part of the South Shields junior road safety quiz team. With Deputy Mayor and Mayoress, Ald and Mrs George Rossiter, are left to right: Paul McVay, Stephen Barnes, Duncan Emmerson, John Livingston, Karen Barnes and Alan Livingstone. Photo: Shields Gazette