Nine great pictures of young book worms from South Tyneside in years past as National Read A Book Day approaches
All of the people in these retro South Tyneside scenes did and what better time to re-live the memories than now as National Read A Book Day approaches.
The big day arrives on September 6 and it encourages people to turn their heads to a good page turner.
We hope these scenes will help you to enjoy South Tyneside book scenes from years gone by.
To re-live a great chapter from the past, take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
We hope these scenes will help you to enjoy South Tyneside book scenes from years gone by.
5. Storytelling at Biddick Hall Infants
Parents with interesting professions read stories to children at Biddick Hall Infants School as part of World Book Day in 2008. Photo: SN
6. Getting in to character at Simonside Primary
Children at Simonside Primary School dressed as their favourite characters as part of Reading Week in 2008 and teacher Val Smith joined in with the fun. Photo: SN
7. Reading all about it in 2008
South Shields Community School pupils were enjoying books during the National Year of Reading 13 years ago. Remember this? Photo: CL
8. Summer fun in South Shields
Games and activities at the launch of the Summer Reading Club at South Shields Central Library. Remember this from 13 years ago? Photo: SN