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.
9. All smiles in 1976
Look at the joy on the faces of these children as they enjoy the fairground 45 years ago. Photo: sg
10. Share your own fairground memories
How many of these scenes do you remember? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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