9 reminders of how you used to while away the January hours in South Tyneside
Did you enjoy the snow, get wrapped up to go shopping, or plan nights out with live entertainment?
We have all this and more from January in South Tyneside in years gone by.
Maybe you would warm up those freezing cold days with an espresso in South Shields, or a tipple at a favourite bar.
All these photos were taken in the first month of years past. How many do you remember?
1. Enjoying the snow in 1986
Perhaps you embraced the conditions and went out in the snow, like this family pictured sledging on the Cleadon Hills in January 1986. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Venturing into the high street
Maybe you brave the cold and warmed yourself up with a hot brew. Here is Staiano's Expresso Bar in Frederick Street in 1974. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Shopping in King Street
Back to January 1968 and these people spent their winter day enjoying the bargains in Woolworths on King Street. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. A trip to Comet
Perhaps your day would include a trip to the new Comet discount centre in Jarrow, pictured in 1973. Photo: Shields Gazette