We asked Shields Gazette readers to share their fondest childhood memories of life in the borough and also shout out their favourite events, past or present, that have taken place here.
You told stories of summer trips to the beach, Saturdays shopping on King Street and many happy visits to Rosiefest and Bents Park over the years.
See if you can spot any familiar faces in our picture round-up.
1. King Street
Gemma Hodgson said: "My childhood memory would be going down King Street every Saturday with my grandma and cousin, looking round the shops then going down North Marine Park for a game of putt! Good times." Photo: Shields Gazette
2. At the seaside
Marion Nicholson said: "Going crabbing down the beach in the summer and getting a bag of chips on the seafront, happy days." Photo: Shields Gazette
3. At the pool
Michelle Scott Jones fondly remembered childhood swimming trips. Photo: JPIMedia
4. Market day
Mar S. Patterson said: "Have lots of memories growing up in South Shields. Going to the market with my nanna on Saturday mornings to get her veg and material to make her curtains." Photo: Shields Gazette