Were you pictured at Christmas in these retro South Tyneside retro shopping photos?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – especially for people who like to grab a seasonal bargain.

By Chris Cordner

Published 24th Dec 2019, 16:00 GMT

Here are 13 photos showing shoppers in South Tyneside as they grabbed a bargain over the Christmas period.

Were you spotted in 1966, 1975, 2003 or 2005?

How about 2008, 2009 or 2015? Take a look and see if these retro shopping scenes bring back happy memories.

1. A historic view from 2008

These customers were taking advantage of the last days of Woolworths 11 years ago. Does this bring back memories? Photo: LH

Shoppers check out the new B&M shop in Hartlepool's Middleton Grange Shopping Centre three years ago. Were you among them? Photo: HM

Look at the crowds for the arrival of Santa in 2009. Photo: FLR

The fans gather for the entertainment and arrival of Santa in 2011 - and no doubt a spot of shopping too. Photo: Picture by Tom Yeoman