19 things everyone who grew up in South Shields has done

We may each have our own little gripes about how South Shields could be better '“ but inside we all love our town.

And whether its catching sticklebacks in the park lake or riding down the Aquablaster at the old Temple Park pool, we all have our own special memories of growing up in our seaside home.

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We’ve put together a list of experiences everyone who grew up in South Shields will have had.

The list of town traditions, visitor spots and favourite foods could go on much longer – but we reckon most true Sanddancers will have done all of these things.

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