Nine pictures from South Shields' Sea Hotel over the years - from Normandy veterans reunited in 2009 to the St Joseph's School prom in 2006

Let’s have a look at your memories of the Sea Hotel as a search for a new owner begins.

It is a venue that many of you will be familiar with. After all, it has hosted proms, reunion dinners, and conferences as these archive photos show.

The question is, are you in any of these pictures? The only way to find out is by browsing through our collection.

5. On their way for a meal

These Jarrow residents were heading for a day at the Customs House and a meal at the Sea Hotel after being awarded a grant in 2005. Photo: TR

The Horsley Hill Garden Group enjoying Christmas dinner at the hotel 17 years ago. Photo: IB Shields Gazette

The 60th anniversary of the Soroptimist International Club was celebrated at the hotel in 2007. Were you there? Photo: SN

Head teachers met at the hotel in 2005 but can you spot someone you know in this photo? Photo: TR