We have 60 years of Shields Gazette archives in time for World Circus Day which is held every April, on the third Saturday of the month.
We juggled a few photos and came up with this selection from Binns in 1966 to Planet Circus in South Shields in 2021.
9. Fabulous in Fellgate
What a day at Fellgate Primary School in 2010 where the children had a visit from a circus entertainer. | sg
10. Up for a laugh in 2014
Monkton Stadium grounds workers were dressed as clowns ahead of the Relay for Life. In the picture are Anne Walsh with Ian Richardson, Jed Tubman, Lincoln Gardner and James Tubman. | sg Photo: Stu Norton
11. Joining in at Kayaks
Sally Anderson (left) who brought her Circusarama circus skills to the Kayaks Jubilee Party at Mortimer Community Centre, three years ago. Here she is with Kendra Low and Holly Riley (3). | sg Photo: Kevin Brady
12. Skills at St Mary's
Circus skills to the fore in this great reminder from St Mary's School. | sg Photo: sg