13 wonderful photos of life in South Tyneside in the 1950s

What do you recognise from life in South Tyneside 70 years ago?

Published 11th Apr 2024, 09:59 BST

Let’s rewind to the early 1950s in South Tyneside.

Here we have photos from 1950-1952, courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives.

We have lots of beach snaps to jog your memory.

How much do you think has changed?

A dance captured in 1952.

1. Inside the Majestic Ballroom

A dance captured in 1952. Photo: Tyne & Wear Archives

2. Smiling for a photograph

Photo: Tyne & Wear Archives

3. Fun of the fair

4. Inside a beach chalet