The covid pandemic put paid to the annual fireworks display at South Shields seafront in 2020.
But crowds turned out with glee to see the event return for 2021.
1. The beacon resembling a giant sparkler
South Shields annual fireworks display over Sandhaven Beach, 2021. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Families turned out, wrapped up warm
South Shields annual fireworks display over Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Happy to be out
Tommy Norton, seven, getting ready for the annual South Shields fireworks display over Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Bright flashes over the lights of the fair
South Shields annual fireworks display over Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton