Is this how you used to while away the hours on a South Tyneside staycation?
Would it have included a trip around the South Marine Park lake on a mini steam engine or joining in the football teach-in at Temple Park leisure centre?
Perhaps it would have included a trip to the music shop for the latest record, or a cuppa at Frankie’s.
Here are a series of nostalgic reminders of life in South Tyneside in the 1970s and 1980s.
See how many bring back memories for you.
Here are a series of nostalgic reminders of life in South Tyneside in the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Fancy a cuppa at Frankies?
Frankies take away cafe in August 1989. Fancy a look in? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. A special visitor
Back to August 1983 and Star Wars' Darth Vader popped into T and G Allan's shop in King Street. Were you there? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. A visit to the market
Jewellery seller Eddie Davison meets a young customer in this market scene from August 1982. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Another trip round the lake
Back to 1980 and August Bank Holiday crowds at the South Marine Park, watch as a hard worked steam engine takes another load of passengers for a trip around the lake. Photo: Shields Gazette