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

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.

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. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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