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.
21. At the festival
Units from Northumberland and Durham attended the annual regional festival of the Air Wing of the Girls Venture Corps at Brinkburn Secondary School in April 1971. Were you there? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
22. Carnival time
Boldon Catholic Women's League members who took part in a fancy dress social evening in the RC Church hall as part of a carnival. Pictured left to right are: chairman Catherine Havelock, Rose Clark, Sally Johnstone, Mary Fitzsimons and Ann Hunter. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
23. In the Ashley Road classroom
Children at Ashley Road School in July 1978. Recognise anyone? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
24. Shopping on King Street
A February 1978 shopping scene in King Street. Does it bring back memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette