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.
9. Hard at work
A worker does some cleaning up to keep this air raid shelter spotless in 1941. Photo: Sunderland Echo | SE
10. Trying on a gas mask
For those staying at home, knowing how to use a gas mask was vital. One baby is being fitted with their mask in this 1939 photo. Photo: Sunderland Echo | SE
11. Time to evacuate
For many North East children, the war meant being separated from their families. Here is such a scene in 1939. Photo: Sunderland Echo | SE
12. Preparing for attacks
Many families had air raid shelters outside their homes. Here’s one being built in March 1939 . Photo: Sunderland Echo | Sunderland Echo