Retro

All the fun of the fair at South Shields Amusement Park in 1976, just as the weather turned warmer. Little did these people know what was to come for months ahead.

How South Tyneside looked in the Summer of 1976

Sunderland were drawn against Portugese giants Sporting Lisbon in the second round.
But instead of staying at a hotel in Sunderland, the star studded team stayed in Peterlee and had a great time when they mixed with the locals - even having a ride on their bikes!

The year when Sunderland last competed in Europe

A 'Wall of Death', ride in 1955. (Photo by Asher/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Thrilling advert may be the most unusual ever in the Shields Gazette

A joint activity for all of the pupils in 2006. Tell us if you were a pupil at Albert Elliott Primary School back then.

A day at Albert Elliott Primary School in 2006

The entrance to Central Station, Newcastle, with St Mary's church and spire in the background, in around 1900

41 pictures taking you back to the Victorian era in the North East

A photo which sums up the drama, fun and atmosphere of a great South Shields event.

The foam-filled fun you had on a knockout day in South Shields

Auctioneer Jack Orgill with the clock which will be auctioned this week.

Auction with huge significance for North East collectors

It's the 2015 Temple Park Flower Show and the floral displays were being admired by the public.

South Tyneside garden scenes to celebrate the area's floral beauty

Bob's special day in 2016 when he received the Special Recognition Trophy at the Best of South Tyneside Awards from Ray Spencer MBE.

A tribute to Dame Dotty in a gallery of our favourite photos

Three pals who looked like they were having a great time on their night out in 2014.

Fabulous faces from a South Shields night out on the town in 2014

Marc, right, with his wife Fiona and son Tom on a visit to the Stadium of Light.

The Sunderland expat who will never forget his days at Roker Park

A stunning 2004 scene showing a sunset over Arbeia Roman fort.

South Tyneside historic venues on the International Day For Museums

Shields Gazette competition winner Catherine Robertson receives her prize of a pair of binoculars from Golden Shot hostess Anne Aston in 1971.

Racing back to the day a Shields woman met a golden star of TV

Gemma Lowery, pictured behind the Bradley Lowery Way sign, when the street was pictured in September 2021.

Happy birthday Bradley: Our tribute to hero Brad on his 15th birthday

Paralympian swimmer Josef Craig with Valley View Primary School pupils Nathan Watling, Danielle Welsh, Lily Chesson and Jake Roberts. They were learning about healthy eating 12 years ago.

Back through the years in South Tyneside for poolside memories

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

Raise a toast to the Alum Ale House as it returns to the headlines
Cheers to the best news possible for the Alum Ale House
Chris Cordner

South Shields FC chairman Geoff Thompson.

Football was coming home to South Shields on this day in 2015

Workers take a break during the construction of the luxury pigeon loft on the banks of the Wear 70 years ago today.

The luxury riverside pigeon loft which took 6 months to build

The front cover of the new book, and its authors Robbie Book and Keith Tutt.

Son of Wearside fashion icons pens his first novel

These young performers were having a great time in South Shields 10 years ago.

Feast your eyes on memories of South Tyneside's 2016 Summer Parade

Sunderland on the attack against West Ham in May 1980.

When Roker Park erupted as promotion was secured against West Ham

Joe's wonderful surprise at the Customs House which was arranged for him in 2011.

The 2011 night when Joe McElderry got the surprise of his life

England 2 France 0 (July 20, 1966)

'We'll win it': A North East World Cup prediction in 1966

Phil Riddle Manager at The Wouldhave South Shields.

Joy in South Tyneside as we celebrated the return of hugging in 2021

Happy fans celebrate a Sunderland goal against Everton on this day in 2016.

The day the Black Cats beat Everton 3-0 on a historic day 10 years ago

John Hines with the letter he discovered while serving in Normandy in 1944.

South Shields man's eye-witness account of the Normandy invasion

Back to South Shields North Marine Park earlier this year, with brother's Alfie Best, 6 and William Best, 4, lining up a putt.

Teeing off with 11 South Tyneside memories in time for Golf Day
Swing back through the years for golf recollections
Chris Cordner

Fire fighters help the netted gull from a roof top in South Shields in May 2011.

9 stories in the Shields Gazette headlines 15 years ago this week

Geoff Docherty outside the Locarno in 2001.

Memorial gig confirmed to honour music legend Geoff Docherty

Behind the scenes at rehearsals for The Man and the Donkey at the Customs House, South Shields, in 2015.

A gallery of South Tyneside scenes to celebrate World Donkey Day

The front page of the Shields Gazette on VE Day in 1945.

How South Tyneside celebrated VE Day with dancing and sheer disbelief

The ledger is front of picture with Sid Patterson, a trustee of the DLI Friends, centre, Carolyn Ball, county archivist and manager of The Story, left, and Ian Brown, Chair of the DLI Friends, right, and other members of the Friends.

900 names of North East war heroes are discovered in a 1915 ledger

Lee Kerr and Paul Chow celebrate winning the FA Carlsberg Vase in 2011. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

The South Tyneside lads who achieved FA Vase glory in 2011

The Kids Fun Fest at South Shields Seafront Amphitheatre with Craig and Luke in a scene from 2023.

11 memories from the seafront amphitheatre as 2026 shows announced

This view of Grainger Market was taken in the 1980s and we would love to know if it brings back memories for you.

A spotlight on Grainger Market in Newcastle in 9 retro views

South Tyneside landmarks which were making their own headlines in May 1977.

Hundreds gathered for a South Shields roof-raising event

Plenty of laughs from this street act but we want to know if you remember it back on 2022.

Let's raise a South Tyneside smile to celebrate World Laughter Day

Music stars such as David Bowie, Free, Rod Stewart and the Faces and Mott the Hoople graced stages in Sunderland back in the 70s. Behind the scenes, it was Sunderland man Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring them here. Here he is in 2001 outside what was the Locarno on Newcastle Road.

Memorial page to music legend amid hopes of a permanent tribute

We love these photos which bring back precious memories of time well spent in South Shields.

9 more memories from a night out in South Shields 15 years ago

Anne Wood, left, and Sheila Graber, pictured working on the mural which was created at Bede House Care Home in Sunderland.

Award-winning artist says thank you to care home with amazing mural

Flashback to the 1970s and a sign which showed the admission prices to Beamish back then. Photo: North East Film Archive

Relive the early days of Beamish Museum in this rare cine film

South Shields man Peter Lambert who cracked the world record for throwing an egg in 1971.

The South Shields pair who set an eggy new world record

Warney Cresswell in action for Sunderland who signed him for a world record fee of £5,500.

South Shields footballing 'prince' who was sold for a world record fee

Jerry the cat who hitched a ride in an engine compartment of a vehicle and ended up in the Tyne Tunnel in 2016.
Jerry is pictured with owner, Jill Borsberry.

9 South Tyneside people and pets who made the headlines in May 2016

A reminder of the final days at the old stadium.

Relive all these memories from the last day at Roker Park

The Shields Gazette Smilers' Club badge which was recently discovered during a house renovation.

Smiles galore as we remember the Tinkerbell and Smiler Clubs

The last days of the Palace Cinema in Boldon and its most loyal fan, Eliza Wilson.

The South Tyneside woman who went to Boldon cinema 3 times a week

Alfred Conner who was back in South Shields in 1970 after becoming vice president of a Californian bank.

The Shields man who became a Californian bank's vice president in 1970

So many faces for you to identify in this great look back to South Shields in 2011.

Brilliantly glitzy memories of a night out in South Shields in 2011

The beautiful Villa Olmo in Como, Italy, was the setting for the Jeux Sans Frontiers heat involving the team from South Shields.

When South Shields got a taste of Jeux Sans Frontieres in 1970

Myrna Malinsky who was friend to the stars.

Marvellous Myrna became booking manager to the stars including Sinatra

The leisure pool at Temple Park. Did you love a trip to the pool back then?

The swimming pool which had South Tyneside kids flocking

Stanhope Primary School cook Lynn Curtin was pictured ahead of International School Meals Day in 2017 with Cody Headley, Bisma Khawaja, Jaspreet Singh, Jessica Paul, and Emily Kouhy.

Memories of school meals you loved in Sunderland and South Tyneside

Three golf clubs with one aim.
Left to right are; Rio Jones (Golf Club Manager Boldon Golf Club),
Ian Cassap (Competitions and Handicap Secretary Houghton Le Spring Golf Club) and Michael Trippett (Golf Club Manager Seaham Golf Club).

Golf tournament marks pit history in Wearside and South Tyneside

This young walker was having a great time at the Superhero Sunday event which was held at Herrington Park 12 years ago.

Powering back in time for Sunderland and South Tyneside superheroes