Were you doing just that in South Shields in times gone by? We have archive photographs of people looking around stalls and enjoying themselves on warm summer days in 2010 and 2011.
Are you among them? Or perhaps you recognise our extra market place photo which shows a flash mob from seven years ago.
Take a look and see how many people you can recognise.
5. Shopping at the market
What are your best memories of South Shields market in years gone by? Photo: iain brown
6. Come and browse round the stall
Stall holder Jenny Burton had a huge range of items to sell in 2011. Photo: iain brown
7. A good read in 2011
Stall holder Lynn Lucas had plenty of books on offer in this July 2011 photo. Photo: iain brown
8. A good day of shopping
Shopper Eleanor Rundle spared a moment for our photographer in 2011. Photo: iain brown
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