Nurses dressed up in old-style uniforms for a special party to celebrate the Primrose Hill Hospital's 100th birthday. Remember this from 1988?Nurses dressed up in old-style uniforms for a special party to celebrate the Primrose Hill Hospital's 100th birthday. Remember this from 1988?
Nurses dressed up in old-style uniforms for a special party to celebrate the Primrose Hill Hospital's 100th birthday. Remember this from 1988?

Jarrow's past brought back to life with these 13 reminders of times gone by

New roads, a Royal visit and shopping scenes to cherish.
By Chris Cordner
Published 29th Jan 2020, 16:45 BST

We have got it all in these 13 reminders of times gone by in Jarrow.

They cover a huge span of time from the 1930 to the 1980s and show some scenes which will hopefully bring back happy memories.

But why not take a look for yourself and then tell us more.

A German Band playing in Jarrow in June 1980. Does this bring back memories?

1. Remember these visitors in 1980?

A German Band playing in Jarrow in June 1980. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Parents were invited to share in the fun at the Simonside JMI School fun day - but who can remember which year this was?

2. Food for thought at Simonside School

Parents were invited to share in the fun at the Simonside JMI School fun day - but who can remember which year this was? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Admiring the artwork as the Bede Gallery opens in Springfield Park, Jarrow, in 1970.

3. Official opening of the Bede Gallery

Admiring the artwork as the Bede Gallery opens in Springfield Park, Jarrow, in 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette

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A photo showing the clearance of the site of the former St Johns Ambulance Brigade headquarters in Albert Road.

4. Site clearance in 1969

A photo showing the clearance of the site of the former St Johns Ambulance Brigade headquarters in Albert Road. Photo: Shields Gazette

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