What was happening in South Tyneside in 1996?
Here we have a collection of photographs from the Shields Gazette archives showing fun at the beach, nativities and harvest festivals across the borough 28 years ago.
Take a look and let us know what you recognise.

5. Pictured at Mortimer Road
The Mortimer Road Junior School harvest festival. Were you pictured with your classmates? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

6. On the march
Members of the Boys Brigade on their annual battalion march. Were you pictured in March 1996? | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette

7. A well-earned break
Beach workers Derek Gales, Leslie Coulter and David Hepples take a well earned break on Littlehaven beach. Remember this? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

8. Ready to perform
Boldon Comprehensive pupil Anji Ripon takes the lead role as Aladdin in the school's forthcoming panto. Remember this from January 1996? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

