In 1975, the leisure pool at Temple Park took shape and it was the first phase in a new sport and leisure complex for the people of South Tyneside.
Let’s have a look back at some iconic moments in its history - from construction in the 1970s to demolition in 2019.
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1. The pool takes shape
The structure for the Temple Park leisure pool, the first phase of the park's sports and leisure complex, was at an advanced stage in this 1975 photo. | SG
2. Trying out the aquatone
Getting an aquatone at Temple Park Leisure Centre in October 1977. Does this bring back memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Sound of the 70s
Christine James and Alison Murphy who started a weekly disco session at Temple Park leisure centre pool in November 1977. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Relaxing at the pool
A Temple Park Leisure Centre scene from April 1979. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette