From the end of the Savoy cinema to a trolley dash in Hintons – it’s hard to believe it is 42 years since this was all in the news.
We also have reminders of Boldon Colliery Brass Band setting off on a coach for a competition and South Shields Cub Scouts at Brownsea Hall.
Add in flooding on Fowler Street, a 1982 view of the lounge at South Shields Labour Club and crowds in the South Shields Market Place and it makes up a real connection of life on South Tyneside four decades ago.
Does it bring back memories? The only way to find out is by taking a look for yourselves. years since they were in the news.
5. End of an era at the Savoy
Youngsters queue for the last time at the Savoy cinema in December 1982. Does this bring back memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Musical memories
Boldon Colliery Brass Band members before they set off for another competition in April 1982. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. In the Scouts
Some of the South Shields district Cub Scouts who took part in an Easter Egg and Easter mosaic competition at the Brownsea Hall in March 1982. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Flooding on Fowler Street
Storms in September 1982 and look at the effect on Fowler Street. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette