Nine reminders of life in Westoe over the years but how many do you remember?

Whether it was the lodge band on the march or new buildings being constructed, it all made up a part of Westoe’s past.

By Chris Cordner

Published 24th May 2020, 07:00 BST

Here are nine scenes to remind you of Westoe in times gone by from the 1950s onwards.

Perhaps you were in the picture as you got ready for the Big Meeting, or working on the GPO exchange.

An old school and shop also feature in this retro reminder. Take a look and see how many scenes you remember.

5. Ingham Infirmary

The date of this photo is not known but it shows the Ingham Infirmary at Westoe which closed in 1989. Photo: Shields Gazette

Brown Bros Ltd in Westoe. But which year was this? Photo: Shields Gazette

Ald Sidney Jones leads the Harton and Westoe miners from the Armstrong Hall. Remember this from 1965? Photo: Hartlepool Mail

Work began in 1957 on the foundations of South Shields GPO new telephone exchange, being built at the back of Westoe Road. Remember this? Photo: gz