9 nostalgic April photos you would only recognise if you were from South Tyneside
We chose scenes including South Shields FC in action at Simonside , a new pulpit for a church in 1972 and an artist painting his portrait of a miner in 1976.
It’s a chance for you to reminisce on Spring photos and we have 9 of them for you to enjoy.
Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. A new era in 1972
Members of the evangelist group lift their pulpit into their new church. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: sg
2. Tracking back to 1979
John Southern, a member of South Shields Railway Society, is pictured with Michael Auty (right), at the society's exhibition held in the Bolingbroke Hall in April 1979. Photo: Shields Gazette
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Back to 1964 and 18 month old Shirley Hughes seems fascinated by the rides at the amusement park. Photo: sg
4. On-the-field action
South Shields AFC in action in an April 1955 match before a packed crowd at Simonside. Photo: Shields Gazette