Fifteen memories of South Tyneside’s past await if you take a look through our gallery of Shields Gazette photos.
We’ve got a gym club, karate group, cycle teams and a Keep Britain Tidy initiative.
Take a look and then share your own 1980 memories by emailing [email protected]
In case you missed it;
9. Wonderful at the Westovians
The Westovians Amateur Dramatic Society panto Babes in the Wood in 1980. Pictured left to right are Fairy Queen played by Margaret Quinn, Julie Becke, Fairy Sparkle; Demon King, Jack Parkinson; and Simple Simon, Dennis Hegarty. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
10. In the saddle at Harton Comprehensive
Members of Harton Comprehensive School's successful cycle teams in 1980. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Bouncing back to 1980
Perhaps you were pictured having fun at the fairground in this South Shields scene from 45 years ago. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Tops at rounders
Meet the second year rounders team from Mortimer Comprehensive School in 1980. Tell us if you recognise anyone you know. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette