What life was like in South Shields and elsewhere in South Tyneside was like in 1982 - trolley dash at Hintons and the last day of the Savoy cinema among memories from 40 years ago

From the end of the Savoy cinema to a trolley dash in Hintons – it’s hard to believe it is 40 years since they were in the news.

By Chris Cordner

Published 2nd Jan 2022, 12:12 BST

But it really was 1982 when all these Shields Gazette archive photos were taken.

We also have reminders of Boldon Colliery Brass Band setting off on a coach for a competition and South Shields Cub Scouts at Brownsea Hall.

Add in flooding on Fowler Street, a 1982 view of the lounge at South Shields Labour Club and crowds in the South Shields Market Place and it makes up a real connection of life on South Tyneside four decades ago.

Does it bring back memories? The only way to find out is by taking a look for yourselves.

1. A dash in Hintons

Margaret Raine did a three minute trolley dash round Hinton's store for her father George Elsy, centre, when his ticket came up in a draw held by the Lions Club. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette

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2. End of an era at the Savoy

Youngsters queue for the last time at the Savoy cinema in December 1982. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

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3. Musical memories from Boldon

Boldon Colliery Brass Band members before they set off for another competition in April 1982. Photo: Shields Gazette

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4. In the Scouts

Some of the South Shields district Cub Scouts who took part in an Easter Egg and Easter mosaic competition at the Brownsea Hall in March 1982. Photo: Shields Gazette

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