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.
9. Go shopping at Value Stores
All your shopping needs were catered for at Value Stores on Prince Edward Road, pictured in 1970. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Enjoy a drink at the Douglas Vaults
Time for a chat and a pint at the Douglas Vaults in 1975. Did you like to pass the time there? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Shop for clothes at Binns
Who remembers browsing through the clothes rails at Binns, just as these shoppers were doing in 1970? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Call in on the General Havelock
Another lost pub is the General Havelock. Do you remember it? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
