Interest in the sport is said to be growing and there’s already a passion for the sport in the borough’s past.
Here’s the proof with archive photos from
Let’s skate back through the years for a look at these retro scenes.
1. Awesome in 2004
Showing great skills at the new Foreshore Skate Park 17 years ago. Remember this? Photo: sg
2. The stars were out in 2003
Skater stars came to South Shields in 2003 and put on a display at the South Shields skateboard park. Were you there? Photo: IB
3. Pictured in 1978
South Shields skateboarder in 1978. Who do you recognise? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Trying out the new park
Members of the Team Extreme were pictured at the launch of the new Foreshore Skate Park in 2004. Photo: TR
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