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Susan Barrass wearing Easter Bonnet, 20th April 1976

Betty Wyatt wearing Easter Bonnet, 20th April 1976

Easter Parade, Good Friday, 31st March 1972. North Shields and South Shields Sunday School pupils took part in the procession

MEA House, Newcastle, Easter Bonnet Parade organised by Age Concern, 6th April 1977. The winning competitors rae (l-r) Mrs Betty Reed, Mrs Marjorie Davies, Mrs Hannah Moffatt Mrs Lily Hay

Good Friday Service at Tunstall Hill, with wooden cross carried by congregation of St Cecilias Roman Catholic Church, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 28th March 1975

Bishop of Durham David Jenkins and TVs Sir Harry Secombe, Holy Island, 1987

Salvation Army cornet player David Mackey hits a high note at the South Shields parade of witness, Good Friday, 4th April 1980

Procession of Witness, Greys Monument, Newcastle, Good Friday 28th March Circa 1980

16ib Chocolate Egg, on sale at Fenwicks, Newcastle, costing 50 pounds, pictured with a young, Graham McCormick, 12th March 1979

Audrea Thompson prays by the cross mounted on Tunstall Hill, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 5th April 1980

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, off the northeast coast of England. 29th March 1991

Egg shell finish from the delicate brushwork of Nursery Nurse Dorothy Beaumont from Tynemouth, 3rd April 1976

Val Thompson wearing Easter Bonnet, 25th March 1980

Witness procession, makes its way to Greys Monument in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Circa 1980

Gordon Simpson carries a 7ft wooden cross during the traditional Procession of Witness through South Shields, as part of the towns ancient Good Friday service, 17th April 1987

Easter Service, Good Friday, 8th April 1977

Young Jill Gallant, joins in the singing at Sunderlands Good Friday Service, 28th March 1975

Mary Timney brings out a finished tray of eggs, which are wrapped and ready for distribution, 18th March 1950

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Lady wearing Easter Bonnet, 20th April 1976

Outdoor Easter Service, April 1988

Hot Cross Buns, 6th April 1939

Easter egg, 24th March 1989

Easter Bonnet, 20th April 1976

Cadburys Cream Eggs, 10th February 1986

Children eating chocolate easter eggs, 27th March 1975

For 10 years, two beautifully painted Easter eggs have given pensioner Elsie Whitby a lot of pleasure. The eggs, decorated with scenes of the Crucifixion

Janette Lee aged 3, from Wallsend, with giant 25ib 30in high Chocolate Easter Egg donated by Woolco, made by Rowntree Mackintosh, 10th April 1984

Selection of Easter Eggs, 4th March 1978

Selection of Eater Eggs, 7th April 1976

Eggstravagance? Rosalyn Beck, Thorntons Manageress, gets her hands - but not her mouth - on a 32 pound easter egg, 9th April 1987

Egg man, Jack Craig, holds up two of his portraits of former heavyweight boxing champions, 11th June 1973

Lynn McGiven, pictured with her enormous prize, a large chocolate easter egg, after winning an Easter Card Colouring Competition, 18th April 1981

Easter Bonnet, 10th April 1971

Mayor speaks to the gathering in Northumberland Square, before the parade, Good Friday, 31st March 1972

The religious aspects of Good Friday. Crowds gather for service at Greys Monument in Newcastle. 20th April 1984

Open air Easter Service at North Shields, 1988

Children with their Chocolate Easter Bonnet, 25th March 1975

Easter Procession, Good Friday, 9th April 1971

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"Capturing the Easter Spirit: A Glimpse into Nostalgic Celebrations" Susan Barrass and Betty Wyatt don their finest Easter Bonnets on April 20th, 1976, radiating joy and elegance. Tunstall Hill witnesses a solemn Good Friday Service as the congregation of St. Carries a wooden cross, symbolizing faith and sacrifice. Bishop of Durham David Jenkins joins forces with TV's Sir Harry Secombe on Holy Island in 1987, spreading messages of hope and spirituality. Salvation Army cornet player David Mackey hits an awe-inspiring high note during South Shields' Parade of Procession Witness, filling hearts with inspiration. Circa 1980, Greys Monument in Newcastle becomes a sacred path for the Witness Procession, uniting communities in prayer on Good Friday. Fenwicks department store offers a mouthwatering treat - a colossal 16lb Chocolate Egg priced at £50 - tempting all chocolate lovers to indulge in sweet decadence. Audrea Thompson finds solace by praying beside the cross mounted on Tunstall Hill in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear – her devotion shining through her heartfelt gestures. The enchanting Holy Island of Lindisfarne captivates visitors with its serene beauty on March 29th, 1991 – an idyllic setting for spiritual contemplation amidst nature's wonders. Nursery Nurse Dorothy Beaumont showcases her artistic finesse through delicate brushwork that creates stunning eggshell finishes – celebrating Easter traditions with creativity and skill. Val Thompson adds charm to the festivities by wearing an exquisite Easter Bonnet on March 25th, 1980 – embodying gracefulness while embracing seasonal customs. The Witness Procession gracefully winds its way towards Greys Monument in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear- illuminating streets with unity, fervor and faith.