Toys in Rippons, fundraising at Plessey and shopping at Snowfresh. They all feature in our flashback to South Tyneside in 1974.
We’ve been digging into the Shields Gazette archives again! And this time we came up with these nine photos from the borough and they were all taken 50 years ago.
Do you recognise the Redwell amateur film makers, or the organisers of the Harvest Festival at St Hilda’s Church? How about the children enjoying the Lunar Jet ride at the amusements?
Have a look and then share your own memories of South Tyneside in the 1970s.
5. So caring
Employees at Plessey Telecommunications used the money they collected to buy toys for children in need in 1974. Were you in the picture? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. On film
Redwell amateur film-makers in the spotlight in 1974 were left to right: Peter Cooper, Vivienne Foster, Janette Lowdon, Susan Short, and Carol Gardner. But who can tell us more about this scene? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Browsing at Markworths
The toy department at Markworth's shop in New Green Street. Does this bring back happy memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Fairground fun
South Shields Amusement Park in April 1974 and here are children on the Lunar Jet ride. Remember it? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette