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.
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 | SG
6. Having fun in the band
Edward Hall and Carol Dine of Boldon Colliery Junior Brass Band. Remember this from April 1971? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. Ready to perform
Drummers of Hebburn Crusaders Jazz Band practice before the jazz band carnival at Hebburn Civic Centre in 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
8. Pictured in the pub
Edith Coulson, manageress of Albermale public house chatting to customers in January 1971. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG