COMMUNITY (11 CLIPS)

An Apprentice's Life Bill Adams talks about the hazards of working in the shipyards with eye witness accounts of some of the accidents he saw. He remembers that "the conditions were absolutely terrible" when he was working in the late 1940s and 1950s. Bill also gives us an insight into workers' social lives and what they did on their holidays.

Camaraderie The amazing camaraderie in the shipyards is something Bob remembers strongly. He recalls how mates would always look after you, and have a good laugh. He also talks about life outside the yard, the men's social lives and their holidays.

Childhood Memories of the Yards Ged Lalor talks about his childhood memories of men in cloth caps walking down en masse towards the cranes and shipyards. He remembers how a swarm of men would head down Station Road in Wallsend daily at 7am.

The 'Hacky Black' Town Ged Lalor describes life in a shipyard town with supertankers and ships overwhelming the small terraced streets. He recalls that "Wallsend was a filthy place" with an appalling stench from the nearby pits.

Life on the Street Ged Lalor recalls life as a child in a shipyard town with its tight sense of community. He has memories of playing on the streets and the pop wagon coming around.

At Sea and On Dry Land John Hardy remembers life at sea, being away from home and feeling homesick. He recalls coming back to shore to see his family, and bringing back butter and strange, exotic fruits.

Importance of Shipbuilding John McKever talks about the importance of the shipyards for local people. For many including John the yards were a way of life, and this was turned upside down when closures hit hard.

Time Out Maurice Egan remembers his life outside the yard and how the church, the pub and the club played an important role in his life. He also talks about having his first paid holiday in 1939, and describes a trip to Newcastle Races and the Hoppings.

Shipyard Streets - Street Life Mick Doolan paints a vivid picture of his life as a child in a shipbuilding community in Willington Quay. He describes the excitement surrounding a launch and remembers the shipyard workers throwing their caps high in the air when a ship was launched.

The Ferry Home Muriel Gray describes one memorable moment when the shipyard workers jumped off the Shields ferry on the way home. In their rush to get home, some of the men missed and landed in the Tyne!

Christmas and Social Life Tony Hall talks about the lighter side of life in a shipyard - the social events, the annual ball and life down the pub. He remembers monthly mini bus trips and the shipyard football team.