But many people will still remember these places which make up our latest focus on buildings which faced demolition.
Pubs, high-rise flats and a bridge all feature in this spotlight but how many do you remember?
Take a look and tell us more.
5. One from 2011
The demolition of Porlock Gardens, Low Simonside, was photographed in 2011. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
6. ESSO garage
The demolition of the ESSO garage in York Avenue, in a photograph taken in 2017. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
7. Thistle Court in Hebburn
Start of demolition at Thistle Court, Hebburn. Remember this from 2011? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
8. Westmoreland Court again
A second view of the work at Westmoreland Court. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
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