International Harry Potter Day is marked on May 2 and we are honouring the occasion with wizard scenes from South Tyneside’s past.
Relive the midnight queues at WH Smiths and the Potter promotions at Asda; eager young bookworms at South Shields and Jarrow Libraries - all in a gallery of Shields Gazette memories.
13. A spot of relaxation
These youngsters were relaxing at Jarrow Library while they waited for the latest edition to arrive 18 years ago. | sg
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