27 shops we've lost from South Shields town centre in the past 10 years

The plight of South Shields' once thriving town centre is rarely far from debate in recent times.
The Marks and Spencer sign coming down in a sad episode for South ShieldsThe Marks and Spencer sign coming down in a sad episode for South Shields
The Marks and Spencer sign coming down in a sad episode for South Shields

Dozens of shops have closed in the town centre in the past decade or so. The recession, internet shopping, the national struggles facing high street chains have all taken their toll, with many of South Shields' stores closing because their parent companies went into administration. Some stores have become home to new businesses and charity shops, and efforts are underway to improve the town's fortunes, including the 365 project. Here we look at some of the well-known and much-loved names we've lost from Shields in the past 10 years.