Gathered round the jukebox at South Shields fairground. Do you remember scenes like this?Gathered round the jukebox at South Shields fairground. Do you remember scenes like this?
Gathered round the jukebox at South Shields fairground. Do you remember scenes like this?

Nine pictures of South Shields in the 1950s and 1960s - former resident shares his memories

One man’s photographic reminder of the 1950s fairground scene went down a storm with Gazette followers – and here’s a second South Tyneside selection from Peter Canning.
By Chris Cordner
Published 10th Aug 2020, 12:17 BST
Updated 10th Aug 2020, 14:26 BST

The former Shields man, who now lives in Bedfordshire, first shared a collection of his own archive photos earlier this summer. They were taken on a visit to South Shields in 1959.

They proved so popular that we are delighted to share another selection of Peter’s 1950s and 1960s photos and we hope they bring back lots of happy memories.

Take a look and why not get in touch with your own photos of South Tyneside in times gone by.

All the family together at Marsden beach in the 1950s.

1. A family gathering

All the family together at Marsden beach in the 1950s. Photo: Peter Caning

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The Horsley Hill Hotel in 1954.

2. A local favourite

The Horsley Hill Hotel in 1954. Photo: Peter Canning

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Who loved a ride on the South Shields dodgems? Here they are in 1959.

3. Fun on the dodgems

Who loved a ride on the South Shields dodgems? Here they are in 1959. Photo: Peter Canning

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Frenchman's Bay in 1958.

4. A local sight in 1958

Frenchman's Bay in 1958. Photo: Peter Canning

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