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.
9. Marine Park in 1966
Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas on the boating lake at Marine Park in 1966, pictured promoting their appearance at the Latino. Photo Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | Freddie Mudditt Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos)
10. Under construction
The building of the Latino in the 1960s. Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos). | Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos)
11. Welcome, Your Majesty
Delighted crowds get a close-up view of the Queen. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos) | Freddie Mudditt Photo: Photo: Freddie Mudditt (Fietscher Fotos)
12. Ali in Shields
World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali pictured during his parade through South Shields. Photo: Freddie Mudditt. | Freddie Mudditt