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Yes they did have athletics at Gypsies Green as well as cycling. This was when we had a council that cared. I think snapped this around 1968/69 with a 450mm lens.
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The iconic Franki's Cafe sign. As this was also taken with the big telephoto lens, I think I may have been attracted by the short skirt rather than thee sign. c1968/69.
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It's A Knockout in the South Marine Park. At ts height this programme was watched by millions and this one filmed in Shields was one of the most boring. I couldn't get near to get some decent snaps and remember it was so boring I left. 1970 I think.
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I found this at Trow Rocks. Pure sandstone and beatiflly carved. I am certain it is from the apex/roofline of Betty(?) Heron's cottage which was on the site where I found this. c1980 If you check one of the many postcards around you will see what I mean.
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c1970 A Burndept pic. Although then called Cromton Parkinson Vidor Batteries.'Old Les' (on the left) as he was known a 'Cockney' fitter tells the maintenance joiner (can't remember his name) one of his 'tall stories'' during the morning 10 minute tea break.
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Two snaps of the Alum House Ham, then the TDE offices. Probably snapped around 1970/3 ish.
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