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Stan Newman kindly sent this photo of Hawthorn Leslies apprentices having a bit 'carry on' in there lunch break during WW2. |
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Eric Flack sent this old photo of Hebburn Scouts in 1918. Anyone recognise a relative? |
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This shows how older generations were content just sitting outside. Eric Flack's aunt's Minnie & Anne in Blindburn St in the 1930's |
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Marion & George Coyne outside St Aloysius in Bell St in the 60's. Part of long demolished Coquet St can be seen behind them. |
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Another Aloysius wedding with a bit more of Coquet St in view. Marion Coyne sent this one taken in the 60's. |
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Pat Firth on her bike in Bewick St 1950's. Maggie O'Rourkes fish shop is on the right & Aloysius school at the top of photo |
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Pat Firth outside her parents shop on the corner of William St/Bewick St in the 60's. We all called the shop 'Frankie Firths' |
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Pat Firth let me copy this photo of the local kids who lived near her parents shop in Bewick/William St area on Coronation day 1953 |
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Bygate St nursery in the 1950's. |
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Bygate St Nursery in the 1950's. Does anyone recognise themselves? |
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St Andrews in 1975. The last block of shops to be demolished can be seen on the left, as can the 'Pro club' |
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The bottom of Tennants Field with the old Gear Works & Prince Consort Rd in view. Thanks to Pat Firth for photo taken possibly in the 1960's. |
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Wallsend Ferry Landing with unknow Supertanker on the stocks abt 1975. |
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