Freddie Mudditt took pictured of everything from Royal visits to local nightclubs.
He got to meet the stars such as Sir Tom Jones, Dame Catherine Cookson, Georgie Fame and Alan Price.
Take a look at his work in photos from the 1960s to the 1980s.
1. A stylish night
A scene from the famous Latino club in South Tyneside. Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | FM
2. Up on the roof
The Les Bailey Girls dancing on the roof of the Latino during it's opening. Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | FM
3. Stars in South Tyneside
Alan Price and Georgie Fame at the Latino. Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | Freddie Mudditt Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos)
4. Sir Tom in town
Tom Jones pictured on a visit to the Latino bar. Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | Freddie Mudditt Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos).