Social and working men’s clubs have been a stronghold in South Tyneside for decades.
The Gazette archives contain lots of images from the popular clubs of the area over the years and they show everything from people having a quiet pint to dance night.
We have got a reminder of trophy nights in Hebburn and at the Perserverance. Perhaps our 1969 scene at the Alberta Social Club lounge will bring back memories.
Take a look at these 10 photographs and see if you are in the picture.
Is one of these clubs a favourite of yours?
1. Enjoying a chat in 1966
The new South Shields Legion and Workingmen’s Club in 1966. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Hebburn memories from the 70s
These cadets were pictured as they collected awards at the Social Club, Hebburn in 1977. Have you spotted someone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Seen in Simonside
Simonside Workmen’s Club concert hall in 1956. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Happy times in the Alberta
The lounge of the Alberta Social Club in March 1969. Photo: Shields Gazette