Nine pictures of brilliant bookworms as we look back at happy reading times in South Tyneside

Are you engrossed by a good book? These South Tyneside children were in our selection of archive photos.

By Chris Cordner

Published 21st Jul 2020, 06:00 BST

Reading Together Day takes place in July each year, and we are celebrating with a selection of photos showing people doing just that.

So whether you were taking part in a silent sponsored read, a readathon, or celebrating your favourite book characters, we have got it all.

Take a look through our retro collection and see if these photos bring back happy memories.

1. Story time in 2008

World Story Day in 2008 and the children of St Bede's RC School in Jarrow are enjoying the occasion. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: CL

Story time at St Matthew's School in Jarrow 16 years ago. Are you in the picture? Photo: IB

Ray Spencer is pictured reading in the new library at Biddick Hall Infant School three years ago. Remember this? Photo: Frank Reid

South Shields Community School in 2008 where students were celebrating the National Year of Reading. Photo: CL