Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 2003 as we rewind almost two decades

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 14th Feb 2022, 16:58 GMT

Broom making in Jarrow, pier to pier running from South Shields and a big hair day in Westoe – we have it all in a reminder of South Tyneside life in 2003.

Can you believe it was 19 years since these photos were taken.

It is time to re-live the memories with a look back at scenes which also include a bean bath on Red Nose Day and the Cookson Festival parade.

There are faces galore to recognise so why not join us as we step back in time.

The parade at the start of the Cookson Festival in 2003. Remember this? Photo: IB

What are your memories of life in South Tyneside in 2003? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg

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