And back in the late 1960s, the Shields Gazette photographers were hard at work capturing these scenes.
They include a new carpet shop in King Street as well as the Cross Bar Club coffee bar.
There’s a view of a busy day at Binns and a new attraction at Wouldhave House.
Now it is the turn of the second half of the decade and we hope these scenes bring back happy memories.
. Scenes from South Tyneside
Lots of reminders of a bygone era but how many do you recognise? Photo: sg
. The chores must be done
Daily chores being carried out in 1969 i the shadow of the tanker Esso Northumbria, which was to be launched on the Tyne by Princess Anne. Photo: Shields Gazette
. Ready at Plessey
Plessey workers arriving for a day's work in May 1967. Photo: Shields Gazette
1. The chores must be done
Daily chores being carried out in 1969 i the shadow of the tanker Esso Northumbria, which was to be launched on the Tyne by Princess Anne. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Ready at Plessey
Plessey workers arriving for a day's work in May 1967. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A new addition on King Street
New Lake Carpets Ltd in King Street in 1968. Were you a customer? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. A fine display at Graham and Warren
Back to 1969 for the window display of Graham and Warren, South Shields travel agents. Photo: Shields Gazette