Thousands of beacons were lit across the UK and Commonwealth as part of events to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign.
And the event in South Shield s came at the end of Thursday, June 2 – the first day of a four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the milestone.
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee; and playing a part in the occasion’s events is a chance to be part of history.
Mayor of South Tyneside, Cllr Pat Hay, lit the main beacon on the Lawe Top after the flame made its journey along a flotilla of boats on the River Tyne.
As celebrations continue for families across the borough and beyond, here is a selection of pictures from the event.
Thanks to Craig Leng, Tim Richardson and Tyler’s Mission 2018 for the photographs.
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Pictures from the beacon-lighting on the Lawe Top. Photo: South Tyneside Council
. Flying the flag
Red, white and blue colours out in force to celebrate the lighting of the beacon. Photo: Craig Leng
. Procession
TS Collingwood Sea Cadets carry the flame to be handed to veteran Joe Smith Bailes to light the first of two beacons in South Shields. Photo: Tim Richardson
1. Flying the flag
Red, white and blue colours out in force to celebrate the lighting of the beacon. Photo: Craig Leng
2. Procession
TS Collingwood Sea Cadets carry the flame to be handed to veteran Joe Smith Bailes to light the first of two beacons in South Shields. Photo: Tim Richardson
4. Bank holiday
Spectators watch on as the first beacon is lit at The Eye. Photo: Craig Leng