The 43rd (St Margaret's) Girl Guides band leads the parade down Fowler Street, South Shields, on its way to St Hilda's Church for the Guide movement's 75th anniversary thanksgiving service. Remember this?placeholder image
The 43rd (St Margaret's) Girl Guides band leads the parade down Fowler Street, South Shields, on its way to St Hilda's Church for the Guide movement's 75th anniversary thanksgiving service. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell

What will May bring in South Tyneside? Plenty if it's like any of these bygone years in the area

By Chris Cordner
Published 27th Apr 2020, 06:00 GMT

The month of May has left us with a rich array of Gazette archive photos.

Over the years, it has seen the sight of sunseekers rushing to the coast, parades and locals achieving amazing things.

Here are nine photos from May through the eras for you to enjoy. See how many you remember and then get in touch to tell us more.

Traffic passes along the Coast Road at Marsden during the May Day heatwave in 1966.

1. A May Day heatwave

Traffic passes along the Coast Road at Marsden during the May Day heatwave in 1966. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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Dave Stewart, from the Eurythmics , filming at Marsden Grotto. Remember this from 1990?

2. Filming at Marsden Grotto.

Dave Stewart, from the Eurythmics , filming at Marsden Grotto. Remember this from 1990? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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The Ship and Royal pub with Minchella ice cream nearby.

3. Ice cream and a toast in 1988

The Ship and Royal pub with Minchella ice cream nearby. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

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The New Green Street shopping centre in 1962. Remember these shops?

4. Shops for Shields

The New Green Street shopping centre in 1962. Remember these shops? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gaz

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