There have been so many great bands of note in our area and here are some that we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
Enjoy some wonderful South Shields Squadronaires, Hebburn Crusaders, and Cleadon Marines.
In case you missed it;
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1. Boldon Melody Makers in 1959
Boldon Melody Makers Juvenile Jazz Band passing under a bridge in 1959. | sg
2. A Jarrow scene from over 50 years ago
Jazz bands parading past Jarrow Town Hall in September 1970. Can anyone tell us which jazz band it is? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Memories of the Cleadon Mariners
Cleadon Mariners' Jazz Band in Fulwell Avenue, South Shields, complete with their brand new banner in 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
4. Leading the parade
Cleadon Marines Band leading the parade of jazz bands along Ocean Road to the carnival at Bents Park in April 1971. Remember this? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette