What about having a pint at the Brigandine or watching the latest film at Focus?
We look back on all of these and more in our latest focus on the things you can no longer do on South Tyneside.
Take a look through our 13 photos and see how many of them bring back fond memories.
. Get the latest sports gear from Rippons
What was your favourite buy from Rippons toy shop, pictured in 1980. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
. Have a go on the Aqua Blaster slide
Remember making a splash on the Aqua Blaster slide? That's exactly what the Mayoress of South Tyneside, Kate Fox, did when she opened the slide at Temple Park Leisure Centre in 1983. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
. Watch South Shields play at Simonside Hall
Watch South Shields play at Simonside Hall. The old ground has long since gone while Mariners Park continues to be redeveloped as the club progresses. But here's a photo to remind you of the old ground. It shows the relaying of part of the Simonside Hall pitch during the close season in 1958. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
. Join in the fun at the Gaumont Cinema Boys' and Girls' Club
It looks like great fun at the Gaumont Cinema Boys and Girls Club in 1963. They got a visit from Steve Rider, yo-yo champion. Were you a member of the club and can you remember the fun you had? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
. Take in a film at the Focus
You could go and see Al Pacino in the latest film at the Focus cinema in Mile End Road in 1980. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
1. Have a go on the Aqua Blaster slide
Remember making a splash on the Aqua Blaster slide? That's exactly what the Mayoress of South Tyneside, Kate Fox, did when she opened the slide at Temple Park Leisure Centre in 1983. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ
2. Watch South Shields play at Simonside Hall
Watch South Shields play at Simonside Hall. The old ground has long since gone while Mariners Park continues to be redeveloped as the club progresses. But here's a photo to remind you of the old ground. It shows the relaying of part of the Simonside Hall pitch during the close season in 1958. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Join in the fun at the Gaumont Cinema Boys' and Girls' Club
It looks like great fun at the Gaumont Cinema Boys and Girls Club in 1963. They got a visit from Steve Rider, yo-yo champion. Were you a member of the club and can you remember the fun you had? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Take in a film at the Focus
You could go and see Al Pacino in the latest film at the Focus cinema in Mile End Road in 1980. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ