9 photos of dodgems, rides and retro thrills as we look back to the fun of the South Tyneside fair
We all love the thrill of the fairground ride.
Hopefully, we can all enjoy them again soon when the pandemic restrictions lift.
In the meantime, we can at least enjoy this feast of fairground photos from the Shields Gazette archives.
They all show South Tyneside in years gone by and we hope they bring back wonderful memories.
So whether you are dedicated to the dodgems or watching out for the waltzers, join us as we re-live some fairground scenes.
They all show South Tyneside in years gone by and we hope they bring back wonderful memories.
5. Fun for the little ones
A 1976 photo and these children were loving the amusements while the parents looked on. Photo: sg
6. The Lunajet ride
These youngsters looked like they were having a great time on the Lunajet ride in 1974. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Back to April 1965
The helter skelter and bingo are in the picture in this April 1965 photo. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. A spot of maintenance in 1970
Showmen were pictured assembling the Cyclone Twist in this March 1970 picture. Photo: Shields Gazette