There's nothing quite like looking at old photos and seeing how much has changed over time.
Often we don't realise how much has changed until we look back on old photos.
We've put together some old photos of South Shields and compared them with modern day photos taken by Holly Charlton.
Take a look at the gallery.
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5. South Shields Market
South Shields Market packed with shoppers in 1982. | Shields Gazette
6. A recent photo of Market Square
How Market Square looks now Photo credit: Holly Charlton | Holly Charton
8. The street is still home to some shops
A look at Frederick Street today Photo credit: Holly Charlton | Holly Charlton