A lovely scene from the Busy Bees 30th anniversary tea party. Can you spot anyone you know in this photograph?A lovely scene from the Busy Bees 30th anniversary tea party. Can you spot anyone you know in this photograph?
A lovely scene from the Busy Bees 30th anniversary tea party. Can you spot anyone you know in this photograph?

Tea for two? Let's see what memories are brewing in these nostalgic South Tyneside photos of tea parties

They say that a cup of tea can be one of the best ways to cool down.

And while we are in the middle of a heatwave, let’s take a look at some people who enjoyed afternoon tea, strawberry teas and tea dances in South Tyneside.

All these photos were found in the Shields Gazette archives and cover events in Fellgate, Harton, Hebburn and Jarrow.

But are you pictured? There’s only one way to find out. Take a look and share the memories.