Just in time for Shrove Tuesday, I am serving up Shields Gazette archive photos from 1980 to 2014.
On the menu are memories from Laygate Community School, Marine Park School and the annual races in King Street.
See if you can spot someone you know in my bitesize round-up.
1. Flipping back to 1980
Practising pancake flips before the annual race organised by Hyde Street Venture Group in 1980. Who do you recognise in this photo? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Winners in 2004
Who do you recognise in this pancake-themed scene from 20 years ago. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Serving up Laygate memories
Pupils from Laygate School were getting ready for a pancake race 21 years ago. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Hoping to batter the opposition
Were you pictured getting ready for the 2006 pancake race in South Shields? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
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