Shot blaster Brian Dillon gets to work on Souter lighthouse outbuildings in October 1994. Who can tell us more? Shot blaster Brian Dillon gets to work on Souter lighthouse outbuildings in October 1994. Who can tell us more?
Shot blaster Brian Dillon gets to work on Souter lighthouse outbuildings in October 1994. Who can tell us more? | SG

Nine pictures of life in South Tyneside in 1994 as we rewind 30 years

By Evie Lake
Published 5th Jul 2024, 10:00 BST

Let’s rewind to South Tyneside in 1994.

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 30 years ago.

We have all these scenes and more in a look back to life on South Tyneside 30 years ago.

Some more of the book-loving children at Temple Park Junior School in 1994.

5. Book fans galore

Some more of the book-loving children at Temple Park Junior School in 1994. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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John Tighe and Michael Bates of Glassfix Glazing presented rugby strips to Harton School rugby captain David Robson. Remember this from 1994?

6. A great donation

John Tighe and Michael Bates of Glassfix Glazing presented rugby strips to Harton School rugby captain David Robson. Remember this from 1994? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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A walk in the Bents Park area in February 1994.

7. Chilly memories

A walk in the Bents Park area in February 1994. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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Whitburn Infants with their new favourite book. Recognise anyone?

8. Wonderful in Whitburn

Whitburn Infants with their new favourite book. Recognise anyone? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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