We have it all in this spread of Shields Gazette archive images from 1972 to 2021.
They show all aspects of life and plenty of local faces.
Have a look and see how many people you recognise.
1. A snowy scene on Stanhope Road
Stanhope Road Secondary School in the snow in February 1972. Did you go to the school? | SG
2. Play day at Ashfield Nursery
A 2005 flashback to Ashfield Nursery in South Shields. Does this bring back happy memories? | sg Photo: IB
3. Brilliant at the Brownies
The Brownies annual swimming gala in Stanhope Road baths in 1988. | sg Photo: sg
4. Flashback to 2003
The team at Aspirations in Stanhope Road in this great photo from 2003. | sg
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