You have a wonderful tribute to The County in Sunderland Road which has seen all of these memories and much more.
Our Shields Gazette photos got the venue in the picture in everything from the Prinsky road race in the 1970s to pub manager Craig Don taking part in the Mr Britain competition.
There’s the charity rock night from 2008 and much more besides. Have a look.
5. In the picture
Back to May 2005 for another Shields Gazette look outside the imposing building. | sg
6. A 2006 jam session
Oxjam was the name of an event held at the County in 2006 and local bands were pictured getting ready for it. | sg
7. Supporting the Freeman
The County raised money for the Freeman Hospital in 2006 and their efforts reached £1,500. | sg
8. A great cause in 2008
The County held a rock night in 2008 and the proceeds of it were handed to Bamburgh School who used it for an all-terrain wheelchair. | sg