But which was your South Tyneside favourite? Was it Thorntons or Woolworths?
Perhaps you loved the more recent offerings at Swainston’s, Annies or The Little Sweet Shop.
We have got a selection of 15 photos to take you through sweet shops from all eras including the present.
Whether you loved a gobstopper or a toffee apple, take a look at our photo selection and see if your own favourite is there.
5. What was your favourite
Every loves a pick n mix but which was our favourite sweet? Here's the Woolworths store at the Jarrow Shopping Centre. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Old Time favourites
The Old Time Sweet Shop in 2014 and look at the range of goodies on offer! | JPIMedia Resell Photo: iain brown
7. Back to 1975
A South Shields sweet shop in 1975 with Bill Showens in the picture - but who can tell us more about this scene? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Sweets and treats from five years ago
Back to 2015 and the Sweats & Treats shop opened at Harton Village. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton