9 photos as we take you inside Binns in South Shields. Re-live the memories of the famous store

Christmas is on the horizon and for many people, it meant a trip to Binns in decades gone by.

Why not re-live the memories of a browse round the famous store with this collection of archive photos.

Whether it is the cosmetics, clothes, china or electrical department, we have reminders of it all.

Join us on a journey back to Binns thanks to these photos from the Shields Gazette archives.

And when you’ve enjoyed our trip to Binns, why not check out this look at other South Tyneside shops.

9. A golden day in 1977

K Price, general manager of Binns, South Shields, cuts the cake to celebrate the firm's 50th anniversary in the town in 1977. Pictured left to right re: E Dennison, G Witten, assistant general manager; and Mrs R Cooper, boutique buyer. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Did you work at Binns or perhaps you remember shopping there? Get in touch and tell us more by emailing chris.cordner@jpimedia.co.uk

10. Tell us more

Did you work at Binns or perhaps you remember shopping there? Get in touch and tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg

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9 photos as we take you inside Binns in South Shields. Re-live the memories of the famous store

Christmas is on the horizon and for many people, it meant a trip to Binns in decades gone by.

9. A golden day in 1977

10. Tell us more

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