South Tyneside's sporting youngsters of the past

Today we look back to the 1970s and '˜80s '“ and the activities of a host of sporty and cycling-proficient youngsters.

Whether they were running or playing football, the youngsters’ concentration levels were there for all to see.

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On your marks! March 1976.

What sports did you like playing at school? Which were the ones that you really disliked – how about cross country in the freezing cold for starters?

And how many of the children do you recognise?

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