From sunbathing on the South Shields seafront to enjoying live music in the park, these are just some of the ways that you enjoyed the summer months in borough back in the 70s.
These photos come straight from the Shields Gazette archives which show sceens from the summers of 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
How many memories do these images bring back? It is time to take a trip back to the early 70s and enjoy the sunshine from a time gone by.
5. Playing in the St Hilda’s pool
St Hilda’s play group members take advantage of the sunshine to enjoy a cooling paddling pool in July 1971. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Carnival time
The Marsden Coastliners in the parade for the annual carnival arranged by the Blue Stars Juvenile Jazz Band at South Shields in August 1972. Can you spot someone you know? | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Hebburn in 1971
The Hebburn Play Group in August 1971. Were you a part of it? | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette