The first weekend of June is here which means we have reached the summer! With plenty of warm evenings to look forward to over the coming months we took a look back through the archives at some pictures to get us all in the mood for the long days.
From South Shields to Hebburn, take a look at these old photos from back in the day and see if you can spot any faces you know!
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A walker enjoys the high temperatures at Souter Lighthouse in 2018. Photo: Stu Norton
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Kids playing at the open air youth club in West Park, Jarrow back in the summer of 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette
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Heading onto the beach at Sandhaven Beach with Trow Rocks in the background. Photo: Shields Gazette
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Singers from Harton Harmonisers entertain at the Westoe Village Fair in 2017. Photo: Tim Richardson