Let’s rewind the the late 1980s and take a look at life in South Tyneside.
We’re talking about 1989 and we are heading back in time to find out what was happening.
We have 10 retro photos to show you from South Tyneside 35 years ago and we hope they bring back great memories.
We have 10 retro photos to show you from South Tyneside 35 years ago and we hope they bring back great memories.
5. St Wilfrid's Comprehensive School
These budding journalists from St Wilfrid's Comprehensive School produced a French newspaper in 1989. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. What a turnout
A huge audience greeted The Drifters when they came on stage for their concert in Bents Park 35 years ago. Were you there? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. So creative at Mortimer
Mortimer Comprehensive pupils with the new badge they helped design. Left to right are: Brian Hope, Carl Randall, Michael Carr, Philip Wile, Shria Begum and Joanne Wood. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Helping the hospital
Margaret Rushton, head of midwifery at South Shields General Hospital, was pictured receiving an infusion pump for the ante-natal clinic in January 1989. Pictured with her left to right are: Vera Skinner local WRVS organiser with tea bar ladies Marion Clarkson and Dorothy Cousins. Photo: Shields Gazette