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.
5. All the thrills of the fairground
Bouncy castle fun in this photo from 1980. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. A view from up high
South Shields fairground in April 1984. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Great fun in August 1977
Lorraine Cardno, 7 having a go on the giant one armed bandit in South Shields fairground in 1977 with mum Sandra watching. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: gz
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