Rolled brisket anyone? That was one of the offers for shoppers at Snowfresh Foods in July 1974. | SG

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Do you remember what life was like in South Tyneside in 1974? Here are nine reminders

Published 30th Jun 2024, 06:00 BST

Let’s go back to 1974 in South Tyneside.

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.

9. They're underway

The start of the veterans' race organised by the South Shields Harriers in February 1974. Have you spotted someone you know? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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Do you remember what life was like in South Tyneside in 1974? Here are nine reminders

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