The bar at the Majestic bingo in the Denmark Centre. Remember this from 2007?

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Eyes down for a full house of South Tyneside bingo hall memories

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Published 17th Jan 2025, 16:29 BST

We have lined up a whole house full of bingo scenes from South Tyneside’s past.

So it is eyes down for retro photos all taken from the Shields Gazette archives.

Whether it is Hearns in Jarrow, Mecca or Majestic in South Shields we have images of them all.

Do let’s dab-ble with the past and enjoy a look back in time, before you share your own memories by emailing [email protected]

9. Festive at the 2014 bingo

Crown Bingo owner Rob Garrard, left, and manager Maria Burrell, right, hand over Christmas gifts to Angie Allen and Kathryn McClafferty of People for Places. | SG Photo: Tim Richardson

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Eyes down for a full house of South Tyneside bingo hall memories

9. Festive at the 2014 bingo

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