Aircraft carrier Ark Royal sets off from Swan Hunters shipyard. Do you remember watching it?Aircraft carrier Ark Royal sets off from Swan Hunters shipyard. Do you remember watching it?
Aircraft carrier Ark Royal sets off from Swan Hunters shipyard. Do you remember watching it?

Nine pictures which show how South Tyneside looked in 1985

What do you remember of South Tyneside in 1985?

Was it the Royal Visit or the striking scene of spectators watching a colossus of the waves. Perhaps it brings back memories of your schooldays or a favourite shop.

We have nine Gazette archive photographs to share from 35 years ago and, once you have browsed through them, why not share your own memories of times gone by.

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