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.
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? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Savilles in Keppel Street
Who remembers the Saville music store in Kepple Street, pictured in 1968? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Back to 1969
The North side Market shops in May 1969. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Shopping in Harton
Harton Village centre in 1968. Can you remember the shops from back then? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
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