Nine first days - pictures from the openings and unveilings of South Tyneside buildings and projects

By Chris Cordner

Published 12th Jun 2020, 06:00 GMT

We have seen many shops, community centres and other well known buildings open in South Tyneside in recent years.

But who remembers the day that they were officially unveiled?

We have reminders of an outdoor gym, a classroom with a living roof and a newly refurbished night club all being unveiled.

Take a look through this retro collection of opening ceremonies and see how many you remember.

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