A Lukes Lane walk, an Ellison Primary School fundraiser, and St Wilfrid’s pupils getting ready for a performance. The common denominator is they all happened in 1991.
And here is the proof as well as half a dozen more reminders from the borough 32 years ago.
Were you pictured doing a tandem ride for Comic Relief, or appearing in a South Tyneside College band?
If you were, we have it all in the Shields Gazette archives. Take a look and then get in touch to tell us about your own memories.

5. Cycling back to 1991
Two teddy bears cycling on a tandem for Comic Relief in 1991. Pictured are Mel Hall, left and Elaine Allen. Both were Locality Managers in the South Tyneside health service. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

6. All the winners
The Catherine Cookson Hospitality Awards being presented by Mayor of South Tyneside Councillor Jim Harper in May 1991. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

7. Cycling skills on show
Angela Holmes demonstrates the finer points of the cycling skills course in this South Tyneside photo from October 1991. Who can tell us more? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

8. Comic relief
These pupils from Ellison Primary School, Jarrow were raising money for Comic Relief in March 1991. Can you spot a familiar face? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

