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.
1. Back to 1955
The Wenlock Road shopping scene in 1955. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
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
3. The wonder of Woolies
Woolworths is pictured in this nostalgic scene but who can guess the year of the photo? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. All the way back to the early 1950s
Jarrow Shopping Centre in December 1953. Photo: Shields Gazette
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