It's summer in 1973 and this is the scene at Jarrow shopping centre. Do you remember those days?It's summer in 1973 and this is the scene at Jarrow shopping centre. Do you remember those days?
It's summer in 1973 and this is the scene at Jarrow shopping centre. Do you remember those days?

Jarrow's shops are in the retro spotlight but how many do you remember?

The UK’s High Streets are beginning to get back to normal after the latest easing of lockdown restrictions.
By Chris Cordner
Published 16th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST

But which of these South Tyneside shopping scenes brings back most memories from times gone by?

And which would you have loved to be browsing round after months of missing them?

Take a look at these reminders of shops in the area over the years.

The Wenlock Road shopping scene in 1955. Does this bring back memories?

1. Back to 1955

The Wenlock Road shopping scene in 1955. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

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A rainy day at the Arndale Shopping Centre in November 1972. Did you like a spot of retail therapy in the rain back then?

2. Over at the Arndale

A rainy day at the Arndale Shopping Centre in November 1972. Did you like a spot of retail therapy in the rain back then? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Woolworths is pictured in this nostalgic scene but who can guess the year of the photo?

3. The wonder of Woolies

Woolworths is pictured in this nostalgic scene but who can guess the year of the photo? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Jarrow Shopping Centre in December 1953.

4. All the way back to the early 1950s

Jarrow Shopping Centre in December 1953. Photo: Shields Gazette

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