Did you get to meet the Queen on one of her South Tyneside visits?
Did you get to meet the Queen on one of her South Tyneside visits?

Happy Birthday Your Majesty - our tribute to the Queen with nine photos of her visits to South Tyneside

Her Majesty the Queen is 96 today and we are sending our best wishes with a look back on some of her great moments in South Tyneside.

By Chris Cordner
Thursday, 21st April 2022, 2:51 pm

Crowds have turned out in their thousands to see her on visits to Bede’s World, St Joseph’s RC Primary School and the Metro.

They were all great occasions but were you there to enjoy them? See if these photos bring back memories.

1. Such a lovely welcome

Her Majesty seemed to love the welcome she received on a visit to St Joseph's RC Primary School 20 years ago.

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2. Performing official duties

The Queen pictured as she officially opened an extension at Bede's World. Were you there?

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3. A royal wave

Pictured on the Metro.

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4. Back in time

A visit to South Tyneside during 2000. Does this bring back memories?

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