If you love a beer festival, you’ll love these scenes from the Steamboat, Jolly Steward, Tavern, Robin Hood and La Strada.
It’s thanks to the Shields Gazette archives that we can bring you a round of great pub memories.
1. A big moment in 1957
The Mayor of South Shields Ald S Jones was pictured pulling the first pint of beer at the opening of the Jolly Steward Hotel on the Marsden estate. | sg
2. Relaxing in 1967
Relaxing with a beer in the German bar, is Mr Barney McKie, manager of La Strada. This scene takes us back to April 1967. | SG
3. Cheers to the Tavern memories
The South Shields October-fest held at the Tavern in 1972. Practising their beer pouring for the charity night were left to right: Sandra Thompson, Lynne Westgarth and Karen Bilby. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Raising a toast at the Robin Hood
Graham Robertson was pictured with a new beer in this 2005 view of the Robin Hood in Jarrow. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette