And the Steamboat in South Shields has also been the setting for many a Gazette photo over the years.
But how many of these scenes do you remember?
Take a look through our photo selection and tell us more.
5. Vera at the Steamboat
Who remembers when Vera was filmed at the Steamboat? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
6. Watching England in action
These fans were watching England take on Croatia. Did you watch the match at the Steamboat in 2007? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL
8. He'way the Lads in 2017
South Shields FC supporters from The Steamboat celebrating the club's FA Vase semi-final win in 2017. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
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