New extensions were being added to Jarrow swimming baths in 1964. | sg

placeholder image — New extensions were being added to Jarrow swimming baths in 1964. | sg

I'm diving back in time for 17 memories of South Tyneside's baths

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Published 31st Jan 2025, 11:40 GMT

Updated 31st Jan 2025, 11:41 GMT

Who fancies a quick swim? I do and I am doing it in South Tyneside’s past.

Come on in, the memories are lovely of all these baths scenes from 1964 to 2016.

All these photos come from the Shields Gazette archives and they might just bring back memories from Derby Street, Hebburn, Haven Point, and Stanhope Road.

17. Diving into Hebburn's past

End of an era at Hebburn swimming pool in 2016. | sg Photo: Stu Norton

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I'm diving back in time for 17 memories of South Tyneside's baths

Who fancies a quick swim? I do and I am doing it in South Tyneside’s past.

17. Diving into Hebburn's past

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