GATESHEAD REMEMBERED

Following on from my last video looking at old Newcastle we take a trip over the River Tyne to remember how Gateshead used to be. So many changes over the years not always for the better. How many places do you remember.

[@trevorspottiswood985]

Gateshead station. Fantastic.

[@jonny68s52]

Born in 1960, from Bensham, you got me.

[@McDHandmade]

Your Videos bring back so many memories. Thank you.

[@garrystoker6996]

Shephards of Gateshead, the biggest and the best. Thanks

[@sidensvans67]

I remember . Thank you for these lovely pictures and wonderful memories .

[@ibana8449]

When I started work in Gateshead in 1987, Gateshead surplus store was still there, and Laws herbal supplies. Where you could go inside and buy a glass of Sasparilla and drink it stood at the counter.

[@stephenbaker7344]

Poignant stuff there but some good memories. Many thanks for the comforting trip down memory lane. Just remembering my dad who sadly passed away a decade or so ago. He was born on Bottle Bank in 1927. It's very different now I expect. Great to see Shephards again. I remember buying my records in there as a youngster and going to see Father Christmas like it was yesterday. I've still got a cutting from the Chronicle of me as a toddler outside Shephards with the Honey Monster. Ive just gone down a nostalgia rabbit hole..... I really appreciate you going to the effort of posting this. Thanks for the trip.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thank you so much Stephen glad you enjoyed. Sorry to hear about your Dad. Bottle Bank is so different now not for the better either. I remember the Honey Monster lol. Take care mate

[@stephenbaker7344]

Thanks Colin keep spreading the joy...... Looking forward to seeing more in future.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

@@stephenbaker7344 Cheers Stephen

[@chuckylugs9607]

Great collection of memorabilia ✨ Just could not believe the state of the pavements 😮 at 4:48 in 1937 😱 ..broken hip central❗️

[@malcolmwearin4185]

Makes you sad. Was thriving back then. Loved the train station. Looked amazing and the trams. Clean transport. Bring it back

[@chasidahL]

Lovely video, lovely music, lovely memories. Thanks for the post, Colin. Hope you and Carole are well

[@skomil]

Laws Herbal were still around in the 80's I am sure. My mum used to take me for a Sasperella there as a treat.

[@zeddeka]

Yea I remember it well from the 1980s

[@walkingwithtamson]

That were grand Colin! Fantastic photos 📸 😊

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thanks Tamson great to have you back

[@jamesfriery]

Fantastic collection of photos. Keep well.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thanks James

[@cartergetsitdone2815]

My grandparents spoke of the tram system. It would be financially impossible to put that in place today

[@ChristineScott-oj8hs]

It is a shame Gateshead high street is a right mess compared to back then

[@Maggy47]

My mother worked at gateshead Station our family still lives in North East

[@MacStoker]

the 301 bus.... gateshead to the seaside for 5pence when i was a kid before they built the metro

[@paularckless7254]

Gateshead indoor market, anyone remember the Trafalgar pub, and Ward Watsons, they had some great looking stuff but all cheap made trash you could get a watch that would loose 15 minutes in 10, there were some great shops, Littlewoods, Woolworths, CO-OP, never forget Shephards they had the best Santa's Grotto. How could such a great place go backwards instead of forwards.

[@rustywreck3351]

Could you do oakwellgate area see very little on that area

[@denisedinning683]

shame its such a mess now compared to back then

[@BrianRankin-xj7sq]

Hi Colin Congratulations for producing this amazing video. It would be great to have a chat with you about my new art gallery located in Gateshead. Regards Brian Rankin Owner of The Come View My Art Gallery

[@COLLSWORK]

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