29 retro photos to bring back memories of South Tyneside in the 1970s- how much has changed?

Published 17th Aug 2023, 06:00 BST

South Tyneside has changed so much in 50 years, but how much do you remember?

Here’s a look back at life in the borough fifty years ago.

So much has changed since then, but memories remain.

Did you go skiing on Cleadon Hills? Or maybe paraded through the South Tyneside streets?

Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

Did you go skiing on Cleadon Hills? Or maybe paraded through the South Tyneside streets?

5. In the school yard

Pupils of Cleadon Park Junior School with their headmaster Philip Ward, who retired after 15 years at the school in 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette

Edward Hall and Carol Dine of Boldon Colliery Junior Brass Band. Remember this from April 1971? Photo: Shields Gazette

Drummers of Hebburn Crusaders Jazz Band practice before the jazz band carnival at Hebburn Civic Centre in 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette

Edith Coulson, manageress of Albermale public house chatting to customers in January 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette