All the fun of the South Tyneside fairground in years gone by. Remember scenes like these?

What could be better than a day of fun at the fairground.

By Chris Cordner

Published 7th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST

That’s what these people were doing in times gone by and here are some reminders of the attractions you could enjoy at South Tyneside.

How many of these scenes do you remember and what are your own memories of fun at the fair?

Take a look through our selection and then get in touch to tell us more.

1. Fun on the jet ride

South Shields Amusement Park in 1974 and these people are having fun on the Lunar Jet ride. Photo: Shields Gazette

Plenty of smiles in this 1976 scene. Does it bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

Did you love a trip to the fairground? Photo: Shields Gazette

Leanne Urwin, 8, tucks into candy floss at the fairground in 1983. Photo: Shields Gazette