The seaside, the accents and the food: What Gazette readers would miss most about South Tyneside

From the beautiful coastline to the friendly locals, the chippy teas and North East accents, you took to our Facebook page to share your favourite things about the borough.

Whether you’ve lived here all your life or moved away to somewhere new, one thing’s for sure – you just can’t beat a trip to the seaside!

Here’s what you said on the Shields Gazette Facebook page:

Sharon Goldfinch: “Moved away 23 years now, but come back every three to five weeks to see family. It's not until you move away that you appreciate the beautiful coast/beaches/parks that South Shields has!”

Gemma Tutill: “I moved away 25 years ago. For me it's the coast but also the fish and chips.”

Tracy Bone: “I live in Greater Manchester now and there’s loads I miss … the smell of the sea air to start. As soon as hit John Reid Road I open the car window it brings back so many happy memories. I miss the accents of the friendly people, the beaches and the fairground, the food - stottie cakes, savoury dips, pease pudding.”

Angela Waring: “Every inch of the coastline, from The Groyne along to the impressive Trow Rocks then up and over the Leas with its majestic coves and bays right the way up and past Souter Lighthouse to Whitburn cliffs.”

Sue Smith: “The coast, walking by water, whether it’s the rivers or the sea, decent fish and chips, the North East sense of humour.”

Terry Watson: “I moved away 34 years ago, joined RAF. Still visit family three or four times a year. I miss the beaches & bracing sea air. I also miss stotties!”

Diane Dobson: “West Park and the beautiful cherry trees in spring.”

Caroline Mullen: “I miss being woken up by the sound of seagulls, I miss misty mornings and sea air. I miss Minchellas ice cream, saveloy dips , stotties and pease pudding. I miss my quiet place St Paul's church in Jarrow where I collect my thoughts.”

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