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.
9. On a voyage in Jarrow
The winners of the Jarrow Reading Voyage were in the picture in 2005, but do you recognise them? Photo: IB
10. End of the story - now share your own memories
How many of these retro scenes did you recognise? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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