South Tyneside was the place to be if you wanted to see the stars of stage and screen back in the day.
Whether it was famous names such as Vince Hill and Cleo Laine or local legends such as Bobby Thompson, you were promised a night of top entertainment.
Venues such as La Strada, Club Latino or Club Franchi welcomed the celebrities of the day and the names they attracted included the legendary comedian Dave Allen, Steeleye Span lead singer Maddy Prior and the man who sang about old Durham Town, Roger Whittaker.
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5. Roger Whittaker
Roger Whittaker pulled in the crowds at La Strada in 1965. He shared the headlines with The Chants who were a famous soul band. (Photo by George Stroud/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. Mike and Bernie Winters
English comedy double act Mike and Bernie Winters were ready for a week-long bill as the headline act at Club Franchi in Jarrow in 1965. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Vince Hill
His hit tune Edelweiss reached number 2 and Vince Hill was already an 'international singing star' when he came to Latino in the 1960s. | sg
8. Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth
Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth were all the rage when they appeared at Club Latino on the first and last spots in 1966, with comedian Cy Sacks taking the middle 10pm show. | sg