9. Market Place, South Shields.
Markers were put in place across the town centre to help people socially distance. One-way systems were part of the efforts. Photo: Stu Norton
10. King Street, South Shields.
Benches have been off limits for parts of the pandemic. But after restrictions eased, people can again meet one-on-one for socially distanced coffees and/or chats outdoors. Photo: Stu Norton
11. King Street, South Shields.
The town centre's clothes, sports and card shops are among the non-essential retailers which have had to remain closed for much of the past year. Photo: Stu Norton
12. Interchange Square, South Shields.
Work on South Shields town centre and other parts of the borough was underway before the pandemic, and projects have continued through the crisis. Interchange Square, connecting King Street to the new transport interchange, is one of the new features in the town centre. Photo: Stu Norton