Where has the time gone? We are already into April and that gives us a chance to share Gazette archive photos from the month in years gone by. We chose scenes including South Shields FC in action at Simonside , a new pulpit for a church in 1972 and an artist painting his portrait of a miner in 1976.
It’s a chance for you to reminisce on Spring photos and we have nine of them for you to enjoy.
Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
5. The finishing touches
George Patterson was pictured putting the final touches to his study of a miner in 1976. Who can tell us more? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. A big year for the Caesers
An April 1965 photos and the Caesars, a local pop group, were cutting their first record, Run Around Girl, in London. Remember them? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. On the court
Girls from Ashley Road and St Bede's junior schools were competing in the South Shields Junior Schools Netball Tournament held at Horsley Hill School in April 1975. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. A big day for Mary
George Simpson, deputy group Scout leader, presents a replica of the group's neckerchief to Mrs Mary Cleveland in recognition of her 25 years' service to the South Shields 22nd Scout Group in 1971 | SG Photo: Shields Gazette