And as we approach a new year, perhaps they will be the place where you wile away the last few hours of 2024 or herald the arrival of 2025.
We have got reminders of trophy nights in Hebburn and at the Perserverance.
Perhaps our 1969 scene at the Alberta Social Club lounge will bring back memories.
Take a look at these 9 photographs and see if you are in the picture.
5. Enjoying a chat in 1966
The new South Shields Legion and Workingmen's Club in 1966. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: sg
6. Happy times in the Alberta
The lounge of the Alberta Social Club in March 1969. Photo: sg
7. Trophy night at the Perserverance
Winners of the Five and Three League receive their trophies in the Perseverance Club in 1977. Photo: sg
8. A drink under the decorations
Back to December 1982 for this photo from the South Shields Labour and Social Club. Photo: sg
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