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.
17. 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. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
18. Having a taste
Romano Michella, centre with cousins, Trevor, left and Michael as they sample the ice cream that won them top honours in Paris in 1971. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
19. Trying out the new playground
The new children's playground at Straker Terrace, South Shields, in April 1971. Did you play there? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
20. Leading the parade
Cleadon Marines Band leading the parade of jazz bands along Ocean Road to the carnival at Bents Park in April 1971. Remember this? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette