11 South Shields and Boldon store scenes from the past - from River Island to Bon Marche and Marks and Spencers to Peter's Bakers
Let’s face it. They are the people we come face to face with on most days.
But do you recognise any of the people in these South Tyneside shop and store photos from the past?
They all come from the Shields Gazette archives and show favourites such as Bon Marche, Wickes, Asda, River Island and Desire at Debebhams.
Some supported charity while others were pictured on a special day for the store.
Perhaps you can spot a work colleague in one of our photos or maybe you were in the picture yourself. The only way to find out is by joining us on a retro journey down the aisles.
Some supported charity while others were pictured on a special day for the store.
5. Brilliant at Bon Marche
South Shields Bonmarche store staff Patricia Hockridge with branch manager Lisa Baker in 2012.
Photo: Stu Norton
6. A grand opening in 2005
The official opening of Desire at Debenhams in Waterloo Square in 2005. Does this bring back happy memories?
Photo: TR
7. Wonderful at Wickes
South Shields Wickes store was in the finals of a national awards n 2018 and here is store manager Louise Skeoch with her staff.
Photo: Stu Norton