Well we have the answer with these photos from the Shields Gazette archives.
Each shows how much the road has changed, including Alice Street, Belgrave Terrace and Empress Street.
Look at the changes to Broderick Street plus lots more besides, including some of former streets you may remember.
But why not take a look for yourself and tell us more.
25. Edinburgh Road
A Jarrow scene showing Edinburgh Road, but who can tell us which year this is? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
26. Albion Street
Albion Street in the picture - but in which year? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
27. East Street and North Guards
The Whitburn Co-op corner of East Street and North Guards, pictured in 1981. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
28. Jarrow High Street
Flats in Jarrow High Street got our photographer's attention in August 1955. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
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