The 1960s was an era when iconic muscle cars like the Mustang and the Camaro stood side by side with plucky classics like the VW Beetle and the Minibus.

It was all part of South Tyneside life just 60 years ago - but not any more. So for anyone who is missing those golden days of the 1960s, take a look at our Shields Gazette photo memories. In case ...

Forget the adventure and gunplay in the classic 1960 western, The Magnificent Seven. This movie has a civics lesson that Ohioans would do well to learn.