For today’s retro we’re taking it back to 1970 with eight South Tyneside memories.
5. On their way
The banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery, closed almost a year earlier, in 1970. Lodge officials and members were on their way to the Durham Miners Gala. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
6. On the cyclone
Showmen assembling the Cyclone Twist fairground ride in South Shields in 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. Mariners jazz band
Cleadon Mariners' Jazz Band in Fulwell Avenue, South Shields, complete with their brand new banner in 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
8. Thumbs up at Westoe pit
Westoe Colliery miners, J W Cranson; J W Rowlandson, O Bassett, and H Malcolm pictured 52 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
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