21 shops South Shields town centre has loved and lost in the last six years
Another High Street giant has sadly confirmed its impending departure from South Shields.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
Updated 26th Aug 2020, 10:56 BST
Following WH Smith’s announcement that it will be closing its King Street branch in October 2020, here is our photo tribute to other nationwide and local businesses to have left the town centre over the last six years.
1. H Samuel
Most recently, H Samuel on King Street closed in October 2019, believed to be one of several closures across the country. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Vision Express
The national eye care specialist Vision Express closed its branch in King Street in June 2019. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Browns Cosmetics
The cosmetics store in Station Approach, off King Street, closed in 2019 but said it would still continue to trade online. Photo: anon
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