We were watching Charlie’s Angels, the Six Million Dollar Man and Are You Being Served on television. And we were dancing to chart hits such as Fernando, Save All Your Kisses For Me, and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
But there was plenty to reminisce on closer to home in 1976 as well and here’s the proof.
We dug into the Shields Gazette archives to find this collection of photos and we hope they bring back great memories.
Take a look and then get in touch with your own recollections.
We dug into the Shields Gazette archives to find this collection of photos and we hope they bring back great memories.
5. Taking a break
These trainee nurses at South Shields General Hospital were pictured taking a break in May 1976. They are left to right: Ruth Willis, 19; Jacqueline Hutchinson, 20; Elizabeth Charlton, 20. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. In the classroom
Back to January 1976 and here's a scene at Springfield Comprehensive School. Pictured left to right are Simone Nesbitt, 15; Gillian Pollard, 15; Trevor Form, 17; Pauline Tulip, 16; Susan Eggleton, 15. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. On the green
Dave Walker of St Stephen's Club in action on the bowls green in August 1976. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. On their way to Germany
Athletes from South Shields Harriers and Athletic Club and the Jarrow Athletic Club were pictured before leaving for Wuppertal, Germany in 1976. Can you spot someone you know? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette