There are so many people in the borough who have given all their working life to one business, shop, or charity.
This is a small sample of those dedicated people and all these photos come from the Shields Gazette archives.
Is there someone you know in the photos? Or perhaps you know of someone who is still giving fantastic service to their workplace after decades in the job.
Take a look at our retro selection and then get in touch to tell us more.
9. Tell us more
Is there someone you know who deserves recognition after serving for decades with the same company, shop, restaurant, pub or charity? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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