Scenes from South Tyneside from 35 years ago.
Scenes from South Tyneside from 35 years ago.

Discos, dancers and mock battles - nine pictures from South Shields, Jarrow and Cleadon Hills in 1987

Where did the time go. It is hard to believe that 35 years have passed since these photos were taken.

By Chris Cordner
Wednesday, 19th January 2022, 4:55 am

But that’s when our photographers took these photos of the St Oswald’s Allsorts Dancers, the stage show Happy Families at Brinkburn Comprehensive and budding young journalists at Monkton School.

We have a snowball fight at Cleadon Hills as well and plenty more besides. Take a look.

5. Having a ball

Ready for a snowball fight on Cleadon Hills. Recognise them?

Photo: sg

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6. In the St Wilfrid's classroom

A lesson at St Wilfrid's School in 1987 and pictured are Neil McLouglin, with back to camera; Darryl Payne, left; and Peter Brown.

Photo: Shields Gazette

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7. Fun run time

The St Oswald's fun run in 1987. Did you take part?

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8. Off to Germany

Pupils and teachers from Hedworthfield Comprehensive before leaving for their exchange trip to Wuppertal and Remscheid in Germany. Can you spot someone you know?

Photo: Shields Gazette

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