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.

29. Commercial Road
A view of Commercial Road in South Shields around 100 years ago. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG