Mothers and children packed the toy department at Binns when Pierre the Clown visited in November 1966. — Mothers and children packed the toy department at Binns when Pierre the Clown visited in November 1966. | Sg

placeholder image — Mothers and children packed the toy department at Binns when Pierre the Clown visited in November 1966. | Sg

I'm happy to share these 13 brilliantly funny, smiley and laugh out loud South Tyneside memories

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 18th Mar 2025, 13:47 GMT

There’s never been a more apt time to put a smile on your face.

After all, it is National Lets Have A Laugh Day tomorrow, quickly followed by the International Day of Happiness a day later.

If you need some inspiration, enjoy these uplifting photos from the Shields Gazette archives.

It’s a barrel of fun and memories from 1966 to 2019.

All smiles in Market Square in 2019. Recognise anyone?

13. A day to remember

All smiles in Market Square in 2019. Recognise anyone? | SG Photo: Stu Norton

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