Take a look at 9 lunch scenes from the Shields Gazette archives and they were all taken at schools in the area from Holy Trinity to Simonside.
It is International School Meals Day on March 11 and to celebrate, we thought we would share some memories.
Can you spot someone you know? What was your own favourite school meal?
Join us on a journey back to the dining hall.
5. Pipe up with your 2008 memories
The South Tyneside Pipe Band was on hand to pipe in the haggis for pupils at St Mary's RC Primary School in Jarrow in 2008. Photo: TR
6. A fond farewell to Margaret
School cook Margaret Greenland was pictured in 2006 as she retired from Stanhope Primary School. She was served her lunch by pupils James Gates and Britney Borrits. Photo: TR
7. A new menu at Mortimer Community College
Back to 2009 and a new menu was introduced at Mortimer Community College. It was served up to pupils by Linda Seales from the South Tyneside School Meals Service. Photo: TR
8. Lunch time at Forest View Primary
The Mayor Coun Ernest Gibson serves lunch to Forest View Primary School headteacher Cheryl Ward and school council members. Who remembers this from 2014? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON