New equipment. including tape recorders, radios and film equipment, were regularly used at Ocean Road and a special room was set aside for these teaching aids. Photo: Shields Gazetteplaceholder image
New equipment. including tape recorders, radios and film equipment, were regularly used at Ocean Road and a special room was set aside for these teaching aids. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

8 photos that will bring back memories if you went to school in South Tyneside during the 1970s

Who remembers the days of watching films on projectors in the classroom?

Who remembers the days of watching films on projectors in the classroom?

Or ink wells, blackboards and haversacks? We are going back to school in South Tyneside in 1970 and we want you to join us.

We have scenes from Westoe, Jarrow, Horsley Hill and more.

Your homework for today is to see how many of these scenes you remember. Ten out of ten if you recognise the lot.

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