South Tyneside’s defiant spirit was never better illustrated than during the Second World War.
We delved into the archives to find these images of locals going on with daily life despite the ever-present threat of German bombs.
They cleaned up after air raids, went about their daily lives and smiled through adversity.
Take a look at these reminders of the North east during World War Two.
5. The aftermath of a 1941 air raid
St Hilda Church took the brunt of a bomb raid in 1941 but look at the response of locals who were quick to help out in the clear-up. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
6. The bombs fell on Derby Street
Surveying the ruins from an air raid on Derby Street in 1941, but locals still went on with their business. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. Documenting the destruction
On May 24, 1943, a German 500kg bomb fell on Dean Road, causing damage to the cinema and houses nearby. But the Regent was repaired and continued to entertain the South Tyneside public. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
8. Keeping the spirits up
Gracie Fields gets a fantastic response on a visit to the area in 1941. Photo: Sunderland Echo | SE