10 stunning photos as we look back at South Tyneside in the late 1960s
And back in the late 1960s, the Shields Gazette photographers were hard at work capturing these scenes.
They include a new carpet shop in King Street as well as the Cross Bar Club coffee bar.
There’s a view of a busy day at Binns and a new attraction at Wouldhave House.
Now it is the turn of the second half of the decade and we hope these scenes bring back happy memories.
1. The chores must be done
Daily chores being carried out in 1969 i the shadow of the tanker Esso Northumbria, which was to be launched on the Tyne by Princess Anne. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Ready at Plessey
Plessey workers arriving for a day's work in May 1967. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A new addition on King Street
New Lake Carpets Ltd in King Street in 1968. Were you a customer? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. A fine display at Graham and Warren
Back to 1969 for the window display of Graham and Warren, South Shields travel agents. Photo: Shields Gazette