Dancing, darts and presentation nights – they all make up a part of the social club scene.
And we have reminders of all that and more in this retro selection of photos from clubs in the South Tyneside area.
Are you pictured at a charity concert or a children’s party or perhaps in the concert room?
Take a look and see how many scenes you recognise?

9. On the oche in 1963
Cleadon and District Working Mens Social Club games room pictured 61 years ago. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

10. Relaxing in lounge
South Shields Labour and Social Club lounge pictured 40 years ago. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

11. Perseverance Social Club
A May 1993 showing the Perseverance Social Club at Tyne Dock. Are you pictured? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

12. Dancing time
A dance competition at the Elmfield Social Club in Hebburn in 1983. Does this bring back happy memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

