A view of Mackays DIY shop in Frederick Street. Did you like to visit this shop?A view of Mackays DIY shop in Frederick Street. Did you like to visit this shop?
A view of Mackays DIY shop in Frederick Street. Did you like to visit this shop?

Shopping in the Sixties - nine pictures of stores in South Shields, Boldon and Jarrow

From antiques to everything you needed for the DIY enthusiast.
By Chris Cordner
Published 21st May 2020, 06:00 BST

It was all available in these South Tyneside shops from 1965 to the end of the decade.

But how many do you remember? Take a look through our selection of nine retro photos and re-live the memories.

And why not get in touch to share your own retail memories from years gone by.

Elsie Leslie in her husband's antique shop in Marsden Street, South Shields in 1968. Does this bring back happy memories?

1. Lots of antiques

Elsie Leslie in her husband's antique shop in Marsden Street, South Shields in 1968. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

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Who remembers the Saville music store in Kepple Street, pictured in 1968?

2. Savilles in Keppel Street

Who remembers the Saville music store in Kepple Street, pictured in 1968? Photo: Shields Gazette

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The North side Market shops in May 1969.

3. Back to 1969

The North side Market shops in May 1969. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Harton Village centre in 1968. Can you remember the shops from back then?

4. Shopping in Harton

Harton Village centre in 1968. Can you remember the shops from back then? Photo: Shields Gazette

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