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.
Tell us how many of them you got to see back in the day by emailing [email protected]
9. Maddy Prior
Steeleye Span singer Maddy Prior was in concert at The Tavern in Crossgate. | sg
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