Memories from South Shields' Fowler Street - ten pictures from the past of what was once one of our busiest shopping streets
Butchers, shoemakers, a pool hall and a tailors – they have all graced Fowler Street over the years.
Sunday, 2nd January 2022, 3:04 pm
It’s a busy street with plenty of South Shields history.
But how many of these 10 Fowler Street scenes bring back memories? Which was your favourite shop over the decades?
Take a browse through our selection and then tell us more.
1. A trip to Gowans
Gowans store is pictured here in 1984. Were you a customer and what do you remember of your 1980s visits?
Photo: sg
2. Papers, cards and lots more besides
Green's the newsagents in June 1982. Does this bring back memories?
Photo: sg
3. A 70s look down the street
Carters the chemist and Rediffusion are in the picture in this 1971 scene.
Photo: sg
4. All your tailoring needs
Gatoff Tailors is the shop in the picture. Who can tell us more about it?
Photo: sg
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