And to celebrate the annual July 2 event, we compiled 13 scenes from South Tyneside’s past.
Whether it was Ruperts or Buddy’s, Fat Moe’s or La Strada we have it all courtesy of the Shields Gazette and its memories.
In case you missed it;
2. Featuring Fat Moe's
Fat Moe's Disco, on Ocean Road in March 1971. Tell us if it was one of your favourites. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Dancing back to 1977
Christine James and Alison Murphy who started a weekly disco session at Temple Park leisure centre pool in November 1977. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Buddy's back in 1984
All the way back to 1984 for this view inside Buddy's Nightclub. What are your memories of the venue back then? | sg
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