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

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.

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

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

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