And, as ever, we’ve seen good times and bad.
Some things seem never to alter – the Great North Run finish line has been a dependable presence throughout the years.
But the borough has also seen its share of sorrow, and we’ve had to say goodbye a few times along the way.
Our snapper Stu Norton has spent ten years capturing South Tyneside on camera, and we asked him to choose some of the most memorable images from that time.
1. Leap year
This image shows how strong and courageous brave youngster Imogen Carr has been, as she jumps for joy with her new prosthetic limb following a leg amputation. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Big impact
This is an unusual size and direction of swell hitting South Pier, South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Dramatic collapse
There was shock in Ocean Road, 2012, when the former Bizz Bar suddenly came crashing down Photo: Craig Leng
4. Riding the wave
Professional surfer Alan Stokes on a good day on the North East coast, back when Stu used to shoot a lot of surfing Photo: Stu Norton