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.

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.

5. Flooding in Fowler Street

Storms in September 1982 and look at the effect on Fowler Street. Photo: Shields Gazette

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6. Teeing off in South Shields

South Shields Golf Club's ladies captain Christine Bage tees off at Cleadon Hills club course in May 1982. Are you in the picture? Photo: Shields Gazette