It was in stark contrast to what is usually one of the busiest days of the year at the seafront in South Shields.
While the fair, pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed under current covid restrictions, this year South Tyneside’s parks and seafront are busy once more with people allowed to mix outdoors again, either two households or in groups of six.
The popular park was empty despite the sunshine in 2020. This year, extra bins have been put out with lots of families and friends expected to use the park as an outdoor meeting spot. Photo: Stu Norton