10 South Tyneside photos to put a retro smile on your face during the new lockdown

The lockdown has arrived and the country is being asked to do their bit by staying at home.

But let’s do it with a smile on our faces by looking back at these retro photos from the Shields Gazette archives.

They are all reminders of fun times we have had in the past – and fun times we will enjoy once again as soon as life gets back to normal.

So join us on a journey back to these memories of summer parties, fun days, bug hunts and much more.

Let’s beat the pandemic with a smile on our faces.

9. Spectacular in Pennywell

The Pennywell School Summer Spectacular Show in 2003. Were you in the cast? Photo: MM

Children from the St Gabriel's playgroup enjoying themselves at the summer picnic in Barnes Park in 2008. Photo: AB

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