What a changing world it is – and just look at these 1960s photos to show just how much it has altered. All these pictures were taken by Shields Gazette photographers from six decades ago and they will bring back memories for some people.
How much has the area changed since these scenes were captured? What about the fashions and the hairstyles?
We have views of shops, coalworks, streets, pubs and more.
Take a look, re-live the memories, and then get in touch to share your own memories of a bygone era.
2. Ready for the stage
South Shields members of the cast of the National Youth Theatre's production of Julius Caesar in 1968. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Hard at work in 1963
A paint-line section at Morganite Resistors in 1963. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. A star on King Street
Actress Pat Phoenix, also known as Elsie Tanner of Coronation Street, cuts the tape to officially open Top Clothing Store in King Street. With her is actor Roger Adamson, who also appeared in Coronation Street. This one takes us back to 1964. Photo: Shields Gazette