Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.

placeholder image — Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.

What a difference a day makes! 11 photos of families enjoying Sandhaven beach before Storm Francis

By Sophie Brownson

Published 25th Aug 2020, 16:02 GMT

Storm Francis has brought heavy rain to South Tyneside after an initially bright start to the week.

Our photographer Stu Norton was out and about in the borough capturing these sunnier scenes on Monday, August 24, before the downpours of Storm Francis hit.

From surfing lessons at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields to enjoying a coffee on the seafront, many people made the most of the good weather while it lasted.

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9. Seafront stroll

Crowds enjoying a walk along Sandhaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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10. Surfing lesson

Friends Joseph Power and Dan Turnbull ahead of a surfing lesson in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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11. Surf's up

Surfers head to catch the waves on Sandhaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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What a difference a day makes! 11 photos of families enjoying Sandhaven beach before Storm Francis

Storm Francis has brought heavy rain to South Tyneside after an initially bright start to the week.

9. Seafront stroll

10. Surfing lesson

11. Surf's up

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