21 famous people who were born in South Shields
Do you recognise any of these famous faces?
South Shields is home to a lot of famous faces but could you name them all?
Whilst this list is far from definitive here all 21 people who were born in South Shields.
Some of famous faces include singers, actors and a writer to name but a new.
Have a look through and see you recognise.
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1. Twenty famous South Shields sons and daughters
Can you identify these famous sons and daughters of South Shields? The answers are below. Photo: JPIMedia
2. Dame Catherine Cookson
Born in Leam Lane, Tyne Dock, in 1906, author Catherine Cookson's novels about life in the North East have topped sales of 100million. She died in 1998. Photo: TR
3. Tom Curry
The former Newcastle United footballer tragically died in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster at the age of 63 after becoming Manchester United's trainer. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Perrie Edwards
Born in 1993, Edwards attended Mortimer Community College before becoming one of two South Shields singers to find fame with pop group Little Mix. Photo: Ian West