Young archers of Ashley Road Junior School, take aim in 1981 with help from Mrs James. Left to right are: Ken Geen, 10; Wayne Thompson, 10; James Lynch, 10; Gillian Mennie, 11; Lee Reed, 11; Sharon Lynn, 11. Photo: Shields GazetteYoung archers of Ashley Road Junior School, take aim in 1981 with help from Mrs James. Left to right are: Ken Geen, 10; Wayne Thompson, 10; James Lynch, 10; Gillian Mennie, 11; Lee Reed, 11; Sharon Lynn, 11. Photo: Shields Gazette
Young archers of Ashley Road Junior School, take aim in 1981 with help from Mrs James. Left to right are: Ken Geen, 10; Wayne Thompson, 10; James Lynch, 10; Gillian Mennie, 11; Lee Reed, 11; Sharon Lynn, 11. Photo: Shields Gazette

11 photos that will bring back memories if you went to school in South Tyneside during the 1980s

They are the photos which are sure to bring back memories for a generation of South Tyneside children who went to school in the 1980s.

From Hedworthfield to Hadrian Juniors and Perth Green to Ashley Road, we have scenes from 35 years ago.

We have reminders of the Mortimer Comprehensive rounders team and a school Viking exhibition.

Maybe you were pictured on the Redwell cross country team or in the South Shields Comprehensive School dining room.

Take a look and see if there’s a scene which brings back memories for you.

Maybe you were pictured on the Redwell cross country team or in the South Shields Comprehensive School dining room.