Summer is in full swing so let’s reminisce with a trip to South Tyneside’s golden sands.
To get you in the spirit, here are 9 retro beach scenes to enjoy.
So whether you were building sandcastles or taking a dip in 2010, or surfing the waves in 2004, we have reminders of them all.
5. Looking for treasure
A treasure hunt? That sounds like fun. It certainly was for Scarlet Embleton, Louise Gray and Natasha Robson in 2004. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Time for ice cream
You can't lick a tasty ice cream on a hot day in South Shields. But who are the youngsters tucking into a cone in 2010? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Ultimate beach games
This looks like an action-packed seafront spectacle. Remember it from 2004? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Surfing the waves
A lone surfer rides a wave at Sandhaven in 2004. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette