Memories of 1970s Gateshead

[@midaswisdom]

All this country has left now are its memories

[@davee3897]

Loved the photos. The buildings demolished in Gateshead has not only ripped the guts out of Gateshead but also it's soul.

[@kevinclark8340]

I grew up in the seventies and loved going shopping in Gateshead with my parents.loads of small shops selling all kinds of things.never been shopping there for years now as the council ( labour) have turned it into a dump.look at the latest fly over issues for the traffic.if only the council had maintained it correctly eh.but they never do.the council leaders should be ashamed of what they have done to the town centre.

[@MissRoseLily]

The good old days ❤

[@frankiehill-os1ww]

The uniqueness of Gateshead the coke works the terraced streets Dunston Staithes the High Street, some buildings escaped the wrecking ball others bit the dust what can you say, I live in nostalgic times

[@davidold4650]

Not many cars In them days wow.Still remember them days .loved the video

[@clivecaulker]

Shepherds and Super Mac, takes me back. I hadn't thought of Shepherds department store in decades. Great soundtrack too. Do carry on x

[@davidthompson3434]

What a wonderful 4 minute interlude! Thankyou so much for such a sympathetic portrayal of Gateshead. In modern times, in some ways I suppose it was in its heyday in the late 60s and early 70s. I have so many fond memories of the place. Just a pity it's become so dilapidated now outside the perimeter of the new town centre.

[@trev68e]

Thanks, David!

[@KFK1141]

Thank you Trevor. A nice piece of nostalgia.

[@BrianRankin-xj7sq]

Thank you Trevor.. Such important reminders of our recent past for future generations to embrace, particularly our local education community. The new Charlie Rogers book is nearing completion and will hopefully include some of these wonderful memories.

[@trev68e]

Thanks, Brian. Looking forward to seeing the book.

[@stephenbaker7344]

I was born in Springwell and grew up at Deckham. Many thanks for the nostalgia trip.

[@linkmort]

I worked at Northern Rock Branch on West Street - (shown about 2 mins in) between April 76 through the long hot summer until Jan. 78. I can see in my mind the layout beyond that frontage. Earlier this year I walked up west street from town hall to Jackson Street. It was totally unrecognisable from the pictures shown - it honestly could have been a in a different town - nothing left of what was there in the 70s

[@Maxx-s7d]

Excellent it together. Stirs the emotions & memories I guess.,Seemed so simple back then ?

[@BABYCHAOS26]

Love your archive Trevor, I’ve seen them all on Flickr too. Really good stuff.

[@trev68e]

That's very kind of you to say so - thanks very much

[@bigearedmouse17]

I was born here1965 In a room above TheTeams and District Social Club.

[@jonny68s52]

Love this

[@shugstv2667]

Sasperala shop Saturday morning. Great days

[@stephenbaker7344]

I remember having a really nice pineapple drink there. Does anyone know what it was called?

[@kenquinn84]

@@stephenbaker7344 Pineapple cider. lol.

[@stevenjones5277]

Worked in gateshead 1972 / 1980

[@ChristineScott-oj8hs]

Yip the good old days ❤❤❤❤

[@georgecuster527]

Modernism took a wrecking ball to beauty and thought .

[@geordienufc3132]

It's unfortunate that more of those non architecturally significant buildings have not yet been demolished.

[@bellamccready6230]

Not a chemtrail in sight...like i thought there would be

[@BrianRankin-xj7sq]

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