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.
5. Have a pint at the Brigantine pub
Fancy a refreshing drink. The Brigantine was a popular choice and here it is in 1967. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. The Great American Soda Bar
For a different type of refreshment, how about the Great American Soda Bar in King Street. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Spend an afternoon at T and G Allan's
Star Wars Darth Vader popped into T and G Allan's shop in King Street in this scene from 1983, but what are your memories of the store? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Socialise in the Tudor Bar
Back to 1970 for this view of the Tudor Bar in The Tavern nightclub. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette