Muhammad Ali’s visit to the borough can be brought to you thanks to these 15 wonderful photos.
We are indebted to two superb sources – Fietscher Fotos of South Shields and South Tyneside History – who agreed to share the images with the Shields Gazette.
The photos show Ali surrounded by thousands of fans as he passed through the streets of Jarrow and South Shields.
There are reminders of his marriage being blessed and of the world champion meeting civic dignitaries. Take a look and re-live a remarkable piece of local history.
Our thanks go to Fietscher Fotos (which was the name of Freddie Mudditt’s photography studio) and its Facebook group can be found here.
People can also find out more about the South Tyneside History group by visiting here.
5. Adoring crowds
A packed and adoring crowd surrounds the champion. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Photo: Freddie Muddit and thanks to www.southtynesidehistory.co.uk for their help. Photo: Freddie Muddit | Freddie Muddit
6. Waiting to see The Champ
The bus arrives to a packed stand. Does this bring back wonderful memories? Photo: Freddie Muddit and thanks to www.southtynesidehistory.co.uk for their help. Photo: Freddie Muddit | Freddie Muddit
7. So much love
What a day as Muhammad Ali meets the public which turned out in their thousands to see him. Photo: Freddie Muddit and thanks to www.southtynesidehistory.co.uk for their help. Photo: Freddie Muddit | Freddie Muddit
8. A civic evening for Muhammad Ali
It was a huge day in South Tyneside history. Were you there in 1977? Photo: Freddie Muddit. Photo: Freddie Muddit | Freddie Muddit