Retro

These were some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most popular presenters of the 70s, 80s and 90s

The most popular Eurovision presenters from the 70s, 80s and 90s

Juliana Heron who was part of a support group which ran a kitchen during the 1984 Miners Strike.

Springsteen's mega gift to miners 40 years ago

Freighters bring cargoes of iron ore to the cranes on the River Tyne, at South Shields in 1970. Photo By RDImages/Epics/Getty Images)

South Tyneside shipyard images revealed

Lizard Lane showing the World War Two heavy anti-aircraft battery, near Whitburn. This view of South Tyneside was captured in 2015. (Photo by Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Aerial views of South Tyneside history

The sweet treats you wish would make a comeback

The 12 sweet treats you would love see make a comeback

School day reflections from a specialist session on careers in 2010.

Boldon School Careers Day: A 2010 Retrospective

Sean Landless who played the title role in the £3.5million comedy Jimmy Spud.

When Sunderland and Newcastle came together - for a film 25 years ago

A flavour of the past but we want to know if you recognise any of the people in these Shields Gazette archive scenes.

World Cocktail Day Memories in Photos

A general view of the new home of Sunderland Football Club under construction in 1997. Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport.

Stadium of Light's early days revealed

Which ice cream which reminds you of your childhood would you most like to see brought back?

11 retro ice creams and lollies you'd love to see return

A picture of Nelson on board Victory. A talk on the Battle of Trafalgar will be given in Sunderland.

Trafalgar Sunderland talk highlights local heroes

What a day for Clare Alsop after she presented Princess Diana with flowers at Bridal Elegance in Houghton in May 1985.

Diana's 1985 Visit: A Royal Memory

Tommy Lynn, left, and his dear pal Lawrence Scullion who made the pages of the Shields Gazette in 1978.

Lifelong pals' surprise trips fail

Retro video games could be worth thousands of pounds, even if they are used and in some cases lacking their boxes, according to new research by Currys

The 20 most valuable retro video games you might own, worth up to £4K

The Readhead Yard in this photo from April 1975.

Tyneside accent 1976: Drama filmed at Readhead's

Having a great time at the South Shields pub eight years ago. Tell us if this brings back happy memories.

Chichester Arms 2017: Sparkling Memories

Was it really only eight years ago when all these great photos were taken at the Chichester Arms.

Chris Cordner

Chris Walton (left) and Michael Gray promoting the CD which was selling well in Sunderland in 1999.

Remembering Sunderland's 1999 anthem

Do you remember these and other popular lunch box snacks and drinks of the 1980s?

13 retro snacks every 80s child wanted in their lunch box at school

The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the north of England for the first time. That year's show opened with the question 'Where is Harrogate?' as an international audience was introduced to the charms of the North Yorkshire spa town.

When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 final

Sunderland against Newcastle at Roker Park in the first leg of their play-off semi-final in 1990. Despite the grainy photo, perhaps you can spot a face in the crowd.

Sunderland's play-off dramas: 13 top moments

Fenwick Avenue residents Darren and Victoria Hanson with a Spitfire plane they created to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day during their street party last year.

Fenwick Street's VE Day celebrations remembered

The Beatles in Sunderland. Did you see them?

Author Ian Mole's 60s music book

Prime Minister of Great Britain Winston Churchill makes his VE Day Broadcast to the world on May 8, 1945.

VE Day South Tyneside Celebrations 1945

Former Regent Cinema and Mecca Bingo site at Dean Road, South Shields

Miss World calls bingo in South Shields

These were some of the most popular cars of the 1980s, with some celebrity fans

The most popular cars of the 80s in photos

These are some of the most valuable Matchbox cars sold recently, including one which fetched more than £3,000 at auction

10 of the most valuable Matchbox cars, including one sold for £3,380

The West Jesmond Rhythm Kings gave a musical welcome to a group from Bratislava who arrived at the airport in 2004

A jet-propelled retro journey to 13 Newcastle Airport memories

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when all of this happened at Newcastle Airport.

Chris Cordner

These were some of the biggest school playground crazes of the 1990s

9 school playground crazes of the 1990s

Carol Victoria Parker, centre,, with her granddaughter, Melissa Victoria Simpson, right, and Carol's daughter Victoria Littlemore - and they all have birthdays on VE Day.

'We were all born on VE Day!' An incredible Sunderland family

A star line-up from South Tyneside in the 1990s but we want to know if you were there.

1990s celebrities: Did you see these stars in South Tyneside

Leonard Barker Knox and his wife Violet who survived World War II. Leonard's diaries have now been shared with us.

VE Day 1945: Boldon man's story

What could be better than watching the bird population at Marsden Rock, just like this couple in August 1963. Bird song in the Summer was a great Summer trigger for 57 per cent of people.

13 South Tyneside summer favourites in photos

Karl Peacock and Ian Gardener take a rest as youngsters enjoy their last day at Derby Street baths in 1993. Photo: Shields Gazette

Derby Street baths: cherished memories

All dressed up with nowhere to go. That was the problem facing South Shields skateboarders in 1978.

The 1970s South Tyneside skateboard craze remembered

This flamingo decided that Boldon Colliery pond would be a good place for a rest

Flamingo Flees Boldon: Animal Antics From The Archives

John Brownless with the two boys who found the grenade, his son Ian, left, and the lad’s pal Paul Vacher.

South Shields Comedian's Double Escape Drama 55 years ago

Sophie Butler

Book tribute to mum: Cleadon woman's top read

Three pals enjoying their 2017 night at Clover and Wolf. Tell us if you recognise them.

On camera at Clover and Wolf: 13 cracking memories of a 2017 night out

A back-up of cars as drivers tried to negotiate the 2017 Spring flash floods.

Flood memories: A flashback to South Tyneside in the Spring of 2017

It was a bracing day in 2004 when this sandcastle building competition was held and Greenfield School won it.

South Tyneside's notable school competitions

Cabbie Dan Ford who was happy to wear shorts on holiday but not at work.

Summer of 1983: South Tyneside cabbies were thinking of showing a leg

Susan Wear.

Jarrow residents urged to have their say on £20m town revamp

Great work out in the field. We are hoping you will recognise some of the faces.

All Saints Primary: Class of 2006 Now

Youngsters from Noah's Ark Nursery had a great time in 2003 when they got to enjoy a Harry Potter themed treasure hunt.

Harry Potter scenes relived in South Tyneside

Youngsters queue for an ice cream in 1974

9 of the most popular ice creams and lollies of the 60s, 70s and 80s

Blue Peter guide dog Marco was pictured in the capable hands of puppy trainer Laraine Knott 19 years ago.

Just adorable: 13 guide dogs who melted our hearts

Traffic passes along the Coast Road at Marsden during the May Day heatwave in 1966.

Sun-soaked days in South Tyneside: Sunny Memories

These are just some of the things which were hugely popular during the 1970s but you rarely, if ever, see today

14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today

These are some of the most valuable toys from the 1980s, based on recent sold prices on eBay

13 of the most valuable 80s toys, worth up to £2,250

An undated view of the Crown Inn pub at Lawe Top. It would later become the Harbour Lights.

Lawe Top memories in 13 photos

This young pupil had his eyes firmly fixed on the camera in a playground scene from 16 years ago.

13 fantastic Valley View Primary scenes from a happy day in 2009

Clive Ahmed, the 1950s rock and roll heartthrob from South Shields.

South Shields had its own 1950s heartthrob

The Trefoil Guild annual dinner was on the menu for our photographer in 2006. Tell us if you can spot someone you know.

Marsden Inn memories: I've got lots of them spanning 15 years

Four more faces from Beggar's Bridge in East Boldon. We want to know if it brings back memories for you.

Beggar's Bridge memories in a set of superb 2016 memories

The new premises of Messrs J D Ainsley were photographed at River Drive in April 1964.

River Drive in retro: 60 years in 13 photos

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