South Tyneside in the 1950s when the days of trams and tramlines dominated the town centres. | sg

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Trams, Woolworths and 17 other intriguing photos from South Tyneside in the 1950s

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Published 19th Jul 2025, 10:00 GMT

Ah the days of Elvis and Hound Dog, Bill Haley rocking around the clock and all this happening in South Tyneside. It’s the 1950s.

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.

17. Shopping at The Nook

The Nook in the picture in 1959 when J Stollidays was the place to go for all your grocery needs. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette

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Trams, Woolworths and 17 other intriguing photos from South Tyneside in the 1950s

Ah the days of Elvis and Hound Dog, Bill Haley rocking around the clock and all this happening in South Tyneside. It’s the 1950s.

17. Shopping at The Nook

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