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.
9. Tasty treats
Thorntons on South Shields King Street closed in 2016, but it offered delicious sweets when it was open. Which was your favourite? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
10. Saying goodbye in 2012
Swainstons sweet shop owners Barry and Nan Swainstons were set to retire in 2012. Their shop changed its name to Swainston’s Sweethearts. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
11. Swainston's Sweethearts
And here is Swainston's Sweethearts, Whiteleas Way, in 2014 with a scene showing its excellent Christmas window display. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
12. Ready to serve up delicious treats
Another view of Annie's, this time in 2015. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ