We are sharing these great memories of South Tyneside summers in the 1960s.We are sharing these great memories of South Tyneside summers in the 1960s.
We are sharing these great memories of South Tyneside summers in the 1960s. | Shields Gazette

Take a trip back to summertime in South Tyneside during the 1960s with these 11 photos

By Ryan Smith

Live Journalist

Published 5th Aug 2023, 07:00 BST

Summertime and memories go hand in hand so we’ve taken a look at how you spent your summers in years gone by.

Take a look at these wonderful memories as people in South Tyneside enjoy the summers of the early 1960s.

People spent their time in bars, on the beach, taking a look at the shops and watching the latest films.

We hope you enjoy these photo reminders from the Shields Gazette archives of life in the 1960s.

We hope you enjoy these photo reminders from the Shields Gazette archives of life in the 1960s.

Back to April 1964 and 18 month old Shirley Hughes is enjoying her time at the amusement park.

9. Fancy a fairground ride?

Back to April 1964 and 18 month old Shirley Hughes is enjoying her time at the amusement park. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette

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Bailey’s Cellar Club looks like a great place for a cooling drink. Here it is in 1962.

10. A refreshing drink at the club

Bailey’s Cellar Club looks like a great place for a cooling drink. Here it is in 1962. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette

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How about a spot of window browsing in Jarrow shops in 1960.

11. The latest bargains

How about a spot of window browsing in Jarrow shops in 1960. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette

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