howaddywaddy returned to South Shields and met their fans in 1994. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 1994 as we rewind 29 years

By Evie Lake

Published 16th Jul 2023, 07:00 GMT

What were you up to in 1994? Were you meeting your music heroes or perhaps raising money for an important piece of hospital equipment?

Were you pictured with your favourite book at Whitburn Infants School or shot blasting Souter lighthouse.

We have all these scenes and more in a look back to life on South Tyneside 29 years ago.

9. A big donation

Members of the Boldon branch of the Womens' Royal Voluntary Service handed over almost £1,000 for a ECG machine in August 1994. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 1994 as we rewind 29 years

What were you up to in 1994? Were you meeting your music heroes or perhaps raising money for an important piece of hospital equipment?

9. A big donation

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