August is here and that means days by the sea, trying out the amusements and spending quality time with family.
Sounds great, but how did the people of South Tyneside spend their Augusts in decades gone by? They had picnics, bought the latest LPs, took a ride on the South Marine Park train and tucked into a meal at Frankies.
They went to the market or ordered a pint at Surfers, as shown in this great selection of Shields Gazette photo memories from 1964 to 1989.
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5. All aboard at South Marine Park
Bank Holiday crowds watch at South Marine Park as the steam engine takes another load of passengers for a trip around the lake in 1980. | sg
6. A spot of coaching
Coach George Wardle had the attention of a group of youngsters who attended the weekend football teach-in at the Temple Park Leisure Centre in 1978. | sg
7. Latest sounds from The Music Centre
If you preferred staying at home and listening to the latest LPs, you could buy them from The Music Centre in Frederick Street. Hits by Buddy Holly and Tom Jones were on sale in 1972. | sg
8. Get the telly on at Simonside Youth Club
The reception and television lounge of Simonside Youth Club looked like a cool place to be in August 1969. | sg