What an era that was to be alive and we have reminders for you including the new dance floor at the King’s Hall, bites to eat at Carricks and South Shields taking on North Shields in the FA Cup.
Join us for a feast of Shields Gazette memories.
In case you missed it;
9. The amazing work of midwives
S Fraser, consultant obstetric surgeon at South Shields Maternity Hospital, presented the first prize for the highest marks gained during the year 1956 - 57 to pupil midwife June Cook. May 5 is the International Day of the Midwife. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
10. A cup derby to remember
South Shields inside right Swinbanks gets in a shot during the October 1955 FA Cup derby at North Shields but it was off target. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Socialising in Simonside
Simonside Workmen's Club concert hall in 1956. Does this bring back happy memories? | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Bitingly cold in 1956
This blizzard hit South Shields in 1956 but does it bring back memories for you? Get in touch if it does. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette