Nursery scenes, a bar opening, and a Mad Hatter’s tea party. But what’s the link?
The answer is Beach Road in South Shields and all of these Gazette archive photos were taken in the street over the years.
We are putting the retro spotlight on another part of South Tyneside with a look at nine pictures from Beach Road.
There are scenes from 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2016 so join us as we step back in time.
5. Laughs from 2009
Beach Hill Nursery staff and children had great fun for Comic Relief 15 years ago. Who do you recognise in this photo? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. A toast to O'Briens
Here is a scene from O'Brien's Bar in 2003. Does it bring back memories for you? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Time for a cuppa
Doreen Monterio enjoys a cuppa in the cafe named after her at Age UK South Tyneside's Dora Dixon House on Beach Road in 2016. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Party time in 2009
A Mad Hatter's tea party was the fun event at the Beach Hill Nursery in Beach Road 15 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette