Nostalgia - 8 photos from the last days of St Mary's CoE School in South Shields in 2008

Fourteen years have gone by since St Mary’s CofE School closed its doors for the last time.

Published 4th Jan 2023, 15:38 BST

But before it did, a Shields Gazette photographer spent a day at the school to capture these great scenes.

They could bring back wonderful memories if you were a pupil at the Whitehead Street school in 2008.

The only way to find out is by taking a look. And then, why not get in touch to share your own memories.

5. Angelic in 2008

These artistic pupils showed off their creations to our photographer. Have you spotted someone you know? Photo: sg

We would love your memories of these scenes from 14 years ago. Photo: CL

Circus skills to the fore in this great reminder. Photo: sg

Putting on a show in 2008. Remember this? Photo: sg