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South Shields market is pictured in 1992. Did you visit the market back then? | JPIMedia Resell

Was this how you would spend a Saturday in South Tyneside in the 1990s?

How would you have spent your Saturdays in 1990s South Tyneside?

Would you have gone to the market or Marks and Spencers?

Would you have visited Arbeia or the amusements, or had a drink at the Alum House.

Or maybe you fancied a visit to Raffles or Kings Bar.

Take a look at our 11 images and see if they reflect your typical weekend 30 years ago.

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