Memories

Have a look at a photo from Tinker Smiths which was taken in the South Shields venue a decade ago.

Tinker Smiths on a busy 2016 night out in South Shields

Elaine Alexander served her final meal at West Boldon Primary School in 2021 after a 30 year career as a school cook.

Giving you food for thought with South Tyneside school meal memories

Look at the fascination on the faces of these youngsters as they enjoy a reading session at the school.

Temple Park Infants School in a gallery of 2009 memories

Back to 2021 when the former Simonside Arms was set to reopen as Caesar's Den.

40 years of Simonside Arms scenes from South Shields

Some of the young fans who marched through the streets of Sunderland as the Cup final approached.

Rare footage emerges of FA Cup fever in Sunderland in 1973

Burger King, Simonside reopened this year following a refurbishment with free Whoppers for the first 1000 customers, and free supply of meals for the 100th customer.

National Burger Day! Let's celebrate with South Tyneside memories

Hundreds of people have attended a meeting to hear about plans to establish a shipyard heritage museum in South Tyneside.

Hundreds turnout to hear plans for a shipyard heritage museum

Brandon Clarke was the Bank Holiday Monday weather at Sandhaven Beach in 2019.

How you celebrated a South Tyneside Bank Holiday through the years

South Marine Park, in South Shields.

Time is running out to back two parks for national recognition

John Gray (left) and Sean Robinson, the owners of South Shields-based Mr Swainston's.

South Shields-based Mr Swainston's secures £50,000 on Dragons' Den

This Shields Gazette archive view of the well known buildings takes us back to Roxannes in Ocean Road, in October 2019.

Roxannes and Ruperts in retro as we look back at the nightclub

Ivor Saville ran the business for about 30 years and here he is reminiscing on those great times in 2008.

Remembering Savilles music shop which was the place to go

Popular South Shields seafront pub to host free family event

Taking you back to 2007 when Amanda Frost was learning the ropes on work experience at L'Amour bridal shop, and helping with fundraising.
Joining her in the photo were Donna Caldwell and Lesley Clapham.

Memories of your work experience days in South Tyneside

These fans were having the time of their lives on the night when Squeeze entertained the South Shields crowds.

A cool collection of scenes from the day Squeeze rocked Gypsies Green

Sean Robinson (left) and John Gray (right), the owners of South Shields-based Mr Swainston's, on Dragons' Den.

We can’t wait to showcase our South Shields sweet shop on Dragons’ Den
A hugely popular South Shields sweet shop is preparing to shine on national television.
Ryan Smith

Arthur's Hill gets our attention in this view which is packed with buildings in 1984.

11 aerial views of Newcastle as it looked in years gone by

The students collected data on cloud cover, temperature and humidity changes during the eclipse.

Shining a light on these solar eclipse memories from South Tyneside

Back to 1976 for this view of the Raleigh Chopper bicycle, voted as the must-have Christmas present of all-time for Sunderland Echo readers. (Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

The Raleigh Chopper remembered and other must-have toys

What a lovely photo from the South Shields venue in a great scene from 2017.

11 fantastically cheerful photos from the Chichester Arms in 2017

Magic Andrew keeps the children entertained at the Jarrow Viking Centre 11 years ago.

Re-living the fun times you had in Jarrow and South Shields in 2015

Les Jones, 68, of Cleadon Park, South Shields, said: "Before the start I was not looking forward to it, but it has won me over.
"I’ve really enjoyed the cycling and the running.
"Jessica Ennis was great and Joanna Rowsell, the cycling gold medallist with alopecia, was a real inspiration."

Amazing Olympic year when South Tyneside loved the feelgood factor

'Overwhelmed' - Keegan's family release statement after NUFC tributes

A selection of photos to show the difference Greggs makes in South Tyneside.

13 nostalgic photos of Greggs staff and customers from South Tyneside

So many faces for you to recognise in this packed photo from a decade ago. Tell us if you recognise anyone.

Wonderful memories of a South Shields 2016 night at The Waterfront

Eddie Howe breaks silence on shock Newcastle United exit

Open air fun with little ones at Souter Lighthouse in this great reminder of a 2016 session.

Magical memories of baby yoga sessions in South Tyneside
Get down with 11 magical memories of baby yoga sessions in South Tyneside
Chris Cordner

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

NUFC fans deliver mixed reaction to surprise Eddie Howe departure

A giant banner on the side of the Sandman Signature hotel during the Newcastle United trophy parade and celebration last year. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe memories as the man who led the Magpies to Cup glory leaves

A reminder from 2022 when local residents Maggie and Keith Davison, Adam Naylor and Mark Kilgour were campaigning over the demolition plans for Bede Burn Road Methodist Church.

11 brilliant Bede Burn area memories from the archives

From left: Barry Holmes, of Hebburn Riverside Developments, Michelle Percy, of Develop North, and Brendan O’Grady, of Tier One Capital, at Kelly’s Wharf, in Hebburn.

£1.95m launches first phase of a former shipyard’s transformation

Three faces from a night out at the Mill Dam venue. Tell us if you recognise them.

Relive this South Shields night out at The Waterfront

Jarrow fish and chip shop owners thank customers as shop closes

Entertainment from the Rapide Brothers for childrens summer party at the Amphitheatre in 2015.

So this is how the kids of South Tyneside spent their summers

Newcastle United player Kevin Keegan celebrates towards the Gallowgate End after scoring the winning goal on his debut in the Second Division match against Queens Park Rangers at St James' Park on August 28th, 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

NUFC issue statement following death of club legend Kevin Keegan

Taking you back once more to Tinker Smiths in South Shields. Tell us if it was a favourite venue of yours 10 years ago.

15 of the glitziest memories from Tinker Smiths 10 years ago

Here's a scene from the performance by Busted. Maybe you were there for the Year 2017 performance.

11 of the star acts you saw at Bents Park gigs

Epinay Business and Enterprise School won a tennis championship, the CTA Awards, earlier this year with the help of PE teacher Danika Mitchell.

Let's hear it for all these teachers pictured in South Tyneside

Now that's what we call a display. The Robin pub in Jarrow as it looked for the World Cup in 2018.

3 Lions on the shirt and 300 World Cup flags on South Tyneside pub

Town crier Jim Chambers was kept busy during the South Tyneside Jubilee celebrations in 2012.

Oyez! South Tyneside town crier scenes from the borough's past

The early days of the demolition programme and the contractors have moved on to the site to begin the work.

11 never-before-seen photos of Roker Park as it faced the bulldozer

These Year 6 pupils were studying hard when we called in to see them during a laptop session 17 years ago.

Memories from a 2009 day in the life of Hadrian Primary School

Crowds watch as the giant cruise liner arrives in the North East nine years ago.

The touch of Disney magic which sailed up the Tyne as crowds watched

Planet Circus owner Tanya Mack who welcomed Karima Mohamed from South Shields into the circus family.

The Shields woman who hoped to run away with the circus

South Marine Park, in South Shields.

Two South Shields parks shortlisted for seaside heritage recognition

Putting on the fantastic style at the King George V prom 20 years ago.

Sunshine memories from the 2006 King George V School prom

St Wilfrid's students pictured in 2011 as they prepared to visit India to help build a school. Leaders Lynn Watson and Tony Stout are pictured with them.

The superb St Wilfrid's students who helped build a new school

Pirate fun of the highest order at the 2016 parade in South Shields. Tell us if you were there.

Singing in the South Shields rain 10 years ago on the Summer Parade

Demolition of the South Shields Surf Club and former lifeguard station on Sandhaven Beach.

Volunteer lifeguards pay tribute to demolished home station

Thumbs up from Joey Lowther, five, Georgia Lowther, four and Polly Lowther, two, as they enjoy a fairground ride in 2022.

Thrilling Ocean Beach fairground memories from a South Shields day out

Sunderland fans at Port Vale on the day SAFC sealed a return to the Second Division in 1988.

Share your memories of one of the most dramatic eras in SAFC history

Shields market was a buzz with people on the hottest day so far in 2011.

The red hot discovery which hit South Tyneside during a heatwave

Enjoy fabulously festive live music during Beamish Museum's Christmas Evening events.

South Tyneside history fanatic alert - ticket launch for festive event

Sparkling memories of a wonderful night out in South Shields 10 years ago.

Fantastic scenes from a Tinker Smiths night out in South Shields

Out in the garden of the school in Woodbine Estate but we want to know if you were pictured.

Day in the life of Marine Park Primary School in South Shields in 2009

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