Back to June 1955 and the commissioning of the anti submarine 'URSA' at Palmers, Jarrow.Back to June 1955 and the commissioning of the anti submarine 'URSA' at Palmers, Jarrow.
Back to June 1955 and the commissioning of the anti submarine 'URSA' at Palmers, Jarrow.

Jarrow from the 1950s to the 1980s in pictures. Take a look at our Gazette archive photos

From shipyard scenes to a dual carriageway taking shape – we’ve covered it all in Jarrow.
By Chris Cordner
Published 31st Aug 2020, 07:00 GMT

Here are nine scenes to show you just how many different events our Gazette photographers have attended over the decades.

There is everything from a sports day to a choir and a rugby match to factory visits.

Do our photos trigger great memories? Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.

An Easter service held in West Park, Jarrow in 1963.

1. Back to 1963

An Easter service held in West Park, Jarrow in 1963. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Pupils of Hedworthfield Secondary School, Jarrow, pictured opening presents in 1975 from shipping firm Souter and Co's ship the Stolt Sheaf. Recognise anyone?

2. A 1975 classroom scene

Pupils of Hedworthfield Secondary School, Jarrow, pictured opening presents in 1975 from shipping firm Souter and Co's ship the Stolt Sheaf. Recognise anyone? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Overseas trade press editors on a visit to the Jarrow factory of Allen Bradley Electronics in 1977.

3. A special visit

Overseas trade press editors on a visit to the Jarrow factory of Allen Bradley Electronics in 1977. Photo: gz

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Pictured at the new extension at Cigarette Components Ltd., Jarrow, but can anyone guess which year this is?

4. Showing off the new extension

Pictured at the new extension at Cigarette Components Ltd., Jarrow, but can anyone guess which year this is? Photo: Shields Gazette

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