10 photos of life in Jarrow in the 1960’s to bring back memories

1. Over in Jarrow

New extensions to Jarrow swimming baths in 1964

2. Edinburgh Road in 1961

John W Pratt wine merchants and more in this 1961 view of the shops in Edinburgh Road, Jarrow. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

3. A chance to relax in the Jarrow sun

These youngsters were taking it easy in Monkton Dene Park, Jarrow. in 1962.

4. The Arndale Shopping Centre

A nostalgic 1965 view of the Arndale Shopping Centre in Jarrow. | JPIMedia Resell

5. Back to 1963

An Easter service held in West Park, Jarrow in 1963

6. Albert Road in Jarrow

Take a look at Albert Road in 1969. 

7. How about a night out?

Did you get through the winters nights with a spot of live entertainment, perhaps at Jarrow Ex-Servicemen’s club pictured here in January 1964.

8. A 1960 photo

Danesfield Maternity Hospital in Jarrow in October 1960. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette

9. Jarrow 1963

In this image, work in progress to create the Tyne Tunnel can be seen.