Nine retro fitness pictures from South Tyneside as we delve into the archives

By Chris Cordner

Published 24th Aug 2020, 11:32 GMT

The country is being encouraged to shape up as we return to a level of normality after the pandemic – and they could do worse than following the example of these South Tyneside fitness lovers.

Take a look at people who showed just how fitness is done in this series of nostalgic photos from the Shields Gazette archives.

We have chosen a rowing challenge, a fun day fitness session and lots of people getting fit in the year the Olympics came to the UK.

There’s lots more as well but why not take a look for yourself and see if any of these retro photos help to shape up your memories of these events.

Do these scenes bring back happy memories? If they do, contact [email protected] and tell us more. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry

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