A trip down memory lane to South Shields Roman Fort Arbeia

It’s a great place for a day out, so what better way to mark the Easter holidays than with a trip to Arbeia.

We have taken a trip down memory lane to days out of old at the roman fort in South Shields - see if you can spot yourself or anyone you know having fun in our bygone days pictures. If you have a memory to share, get in touch with our nostalgia correspondent Peter French here.

A trip down memory lane to days out at Arbeia.placeholder image
A trip down memory lane to days out at Arbeia.
Youngsters celebrate Arbeia's 50th anniversary in 2003.placeholder image
Youngsters celebrate Arbeia's 50th anniversary in 2003.
Roman soldiers meet some young visitors to Arbeia in 2003.placeholder image
Roman soldiers meet some young visitors to Arbeia in 2003.
A Roman cavalry display at the fort in 2005.placeholder image
A Roman cavalry display at the fort in 2005.
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