Staff from Allen Bradley's factory on the Bede Estate, Jarrow, held a mini Miss World contest in 1979. Did you work at the factory? Photo: Shields Gazetteplaceholder image
Staff from Allen Bradley's factory on the Bede Estate, Jarrow, held a mini Miss World contest in 1979. Did you work at the factory? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

Nine photos of Jarrow from the 1950s to 1990s- what can you remember?

From shipyard scenes to a dual carriageway taking shape – we’ve covered it all in Jarrow.

Here are nine scenes to show you just how many different events our Gazette photographers have attended over the decades.

There is everything from a sports day to a choir and a rugby match to factory visits.

Do our photos trigger great memories? Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.

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