Grab a taste of these retro scenes as we look forward to Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 18.
The specially nominated day is an American tradition but it also gives us a chance to chew over some great ice cream images from the Shields Gazette archives.
And it is especially appropriate with temperatures once again soaring outside.
So whether you were on a South Shields beach or taking a break from activities at Marsden Cricket Club, we have it all. Take a look.
5. Pancakes and banana ice cream. Yum!
Mixing the batter to make the pancakes to go with their Fairtrade banana ice cream at JFK Primary School in 2012. Pictured are Lennon Conlon, 8, with Shirley Alderson from Sainsbury's, and left to right; Emily Gilmaney, 9, Holly Young, 8, and Kelly-Ann Gordon aged 10. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
6. A great way to keep cool
Cooling off with an ice cream at Herrington Country Park in 2013 were Milly Gregory (7) (left) and Jodie Kirtley (8) from Thorney Close. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
7. Tuck in. It's 2014
Dan Westgarth and Rachel Mordey from Sunderland's Empire Cinema were supporting the free Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream charity event 7 years ago. Remember this? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
8. A treat for Jill
Jill Templeton got a real treat on her trip to the Empire Cinema in 2014. She got free ice cream part of the cinema's 10th anniversary. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady