Memories

Sarah had a great day when she met her fans, signed copies of her DVD and enjoyed a great cuppa at Asda in South Shields in 2011.

Sarah Millican's top South Tyneside memories

(L-R) Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare, Bob Grant and Anna Karen from On the Buses (Photo: PA)

On The Buses at the ABC: 1972 Memories

Another view of the demolition work in Salem Street in Jarrow as locals watch the progress in July 2007.

The day your old house was demolished: 13 bulldozer scenes

What smell do you most associate with the 1970s?

Smells of the 1970s - perfumes and aftershaves you might remember

Packed in to Wembley for the FA Cup Final against Liverpool and the support was wonderful as always.

Sunderland kit at Wembley in 1992 photos

Supporting the Mariners on their big day in the FA Vase final. Tell us if you are in the picture.

We got you on camera! South Shields' fans at Wembley in 2017

So many faces to recognise in this look back to May 2016 at the South Shields pub.

I love these memories of the Sand Dancer in 2016

These are some of the things you can't do anymore in the North East, which are fondly remembered by those lucky enough to have experienced them

17 things you can't do anymore in the North East but we wish you could

These are some of the things you found in almost every 70s household

14 things you found in almost every 70s household

These are some of the most valuable Lego minifigures, according to BrickEconomy.com

The most valuable Lego minifigures, including one worth £5,500

James Mason who starred in Georgy Girl.

1960s Movies & South Tyneside Cinema Memories

These were some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most popular presenters of the 70s, 80s and 90s

The most popular Eurovision presenters from the 70s, 80s and 90s

Freighters bring cargoes of iron ore to the cranes on the River Tyne, at South Shields in 1970. Photo By RDImages/Epics/Getty Images)

South Tyneside shipyard images revealed

Lizard Lane showing the World War Two heavy anti-aircraft battery, near Whitburn. This view of South Tyneside was captured in 2015. (Photo by Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Aerial views of South Tyneside history

A flavour of the past but we want to know if you recognise any of the people in these Shields Gazette archive scenes.

World Cocktail Day Memories in Photos

A general view of the new home of Sunderland Football Club under construction in 1997. Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport.

Stadium of Light's early days revealed

Sunderland is gearing up for a huge night of drama at the Stadium of Light.

Chris Cordner

Which ice cream which reminds you of your childhood would you most like to see brought back?

11 retro ice creams and lollies you'd love to see return

Tommy Lynn, left, and his dear pal Lawrence Scullion who made the pages of the Shields Gazette in 1978.

Lifelong pals' surprise trips fail

The Readhead Yard in this photo from April 1975.

Tyneside accent 1976: Drama filmed at Readhead's

Having a great time at the South Shields pub eight years ago. Tell us if this brings back happy memories.

Chichester Arms 2017: Sparkling Memories

Chris Walton (left) and Michael Gray promoting the CD which was selling well in Sunderland in 1999.

Remembering Sunderland's 1999 anthem

Do you remember these and other popular lunch box snacks and drinks of the 1980s?

13 retro snacks every 80s child wanted in their lunch box at school

The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the north of England for the first time. That year's show opened with the question 'Where is Harrogate?' as an international audience was introduced to the charms of the North Yorkshire spa town.

When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 final

Sunderland against Newcastle at Roker Park in the first leg of their play-off semi-final in 1990. Despite the grainy photo, perhaps you can spot a face in the crowd.

Sunderland's play-off dramas: 13 top moments

Fenwick Avenue residents Darren and Victoria Hanson with a Spitfire plane they created to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day during their street party last year.

Fenwick Street's VE Day celebrations remembered

Former Regent Cinema and Mecca Bingo site at Dean Road, South Shields

Miss World calls bingo in South Shields

These were some of the most popular cars of the 1980s, with some celebrity fans

The most popular cars of the 80s in photos

These were the cars we drove in our droves during the 1980s.

Robert Cumber

These are some of the most valuable Matchbox cars sold recently, including one which fetched more than £3,000 at auction

10 of the most valuable Matchbox cars, including one sold for £3,380

The West Jesmond Rhythm Kings gave a musical welcome to a group from Bratislava who arrived at the airport in 2004

A jet-propelled retro journey to 13 Newcastle Airport memories

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer.

Everton confirm major Dominic Calvert-Lewin U-turn - NUFC take note

These were some of the biggest school playground crazes of the 1990s

9 school playground crazes of the 1990s

A star line-up from South Tyneside in the 1990s but we want to know if you were there.

1990s celebrities: Did you see these stars in South Tyneside

What could be better than watching the bird population at Marsden Rock, just like this couple in August 1963. Bird song in the Summer was a great Summer trigger for 57 per cent of people.

13 South Tyneside summer favourites in photos

Karl Peacock and Ian Gardener take a rest as youngsters enjoy their last day at Derby Street baths in 1993. Photo: Shields Gazette

Derby Street baths: cherished memories

All dressed up with nowhere to go. That was the problem facing South Shields skateboarders in 1978.

The 1970s South Tyneside skateboard craze remembered

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing their memories of the first pub/bar they went to in South Tyneside.

The Adam and Eve - rough as toast but I loved the place

John Brownless with the two boys who found the grenade, his son Ian, left, and the lad’s pal Paul Vacher.

South Shields Comedian's Double Escape Drama 55 years ago

Three pals enjoying their 2017 night at Clover and Wolf. Tell us if you recognise them.

On camera at Clover and Wolf: 13 cracking memories of a 2017 night out

The North East Museums Group operate some of the biggest attractions in the region.

I run a Museums group and we saw 50,000 visitors over Easter

It was a bracing day in 2004 when this sandcastle building competition was held and Greenfield School won it.

South Tyneside's notable school competitions

Cabbie Dan Ford who was happy to wear shorts on holiday but not at work.

Summer of 1983: South Tyneside cabbies were thinking of showing a leg

Great work out in the field. We are hoping you will recognise some of the faces.

All Saints Primary: Class of 2006 Now

Youngsters from Noah's Ark Nursery had a great time in 2003 when they got to enjoy a Harry Potter themed treasure hunt.

Harry Potter scenes relived in South Tyneside

Youngsters queue for an ice cream in 1974

9 of the most popular ice creams and lollies of the 60s, 70s and 80s

Traffic passes along the Coast Road at Marsden during the May Day heatwave in 1966.

Sun-soaked days in South Tyneside: Sunny Memories

These are just some of the things which were hugely popular during the 1970s but you rarely, if ever, see today

14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today

These are some of the most valuable toys from the 1980s, based on recent sold prices on eBay

13 of the most valuable 80s toys, worth up to £2,250

An undated view of the Crown Inn pub at Lawe Top. It would later become the Harbour Lights.

Lawe Top memories in 13 photos

This young pupil had his eyes firmly fixed on the camera in a playground scene from 16 years ago.

13 fantastic Valley View Primary scenes from a happy day in 2009

The Trefoil Guild annual dinner was on the menu for our photographer in 2006. Tell us if you can spot someone you know.

Marsden Inn memories: I've got lots of them spanning 15 years

Four more faces from Beggar's Bridge in East Boldon. We want to know if it brings back memories for you.

Beggar's Bridge memories in a set of superb 2016 memories

The new premises of Messrs J D Ainsley were photographed at River Drive in April 1964.

River Drive in retro: 60 years in 13 photos

Here's the Saltwell team entering the stadium for the CGU Junior Games. Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

1999 CGU Games: Tyneside kids' memorable day

Fancy a pint in 2004? This is how the pub Ferry Street pub looked 21 years ago.

Alum Ale House: 13 memories from 2004-2014

A team line-up of the Jarrow Panthers in a Shields Gazette photo from 2006.

13 South Tyneside football teams we got on camera from 2006 to 2017

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