The first Saturday in February is the big day each year and we are celebrating with a look back at ice cream scenes from South Tyneside’s past.
Were you pictured tucking in to a cornet at Bamburgh School or enjoying a cooling ice cream in 2007?
Take a look at our ice cream recollections.
5. Top class in Sea Road
Michael Minchella at his ice cream parlour in Sea Road in 2011. Photo: IAIN BROWN
6. Ready to serve in 2011
Minchellas Ice Cream Parlour staff, left to right, Jade Little, Daniel Lee, and Anita Mothersdale in 2011. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. All the way back to 2007
David Haswell and grandson Benjamin Moore enjoying ice cream in 2007. Photo: CL
8. Tucking in back in 2003
Brothers Daniel and Jordan Grylls enjoy one of Michael Minchella's giant ice creams in 2003. Photo: TR
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