How South Shields’ King Street has changed over the years

Take a look at our gallery of King Street as it was in the past.

Published 9th May 2023, 13:13 BST

King Street was and still is South Shields town centre’s main shopping hub.

However it has certainly changed over the years.

Here, we take a trip down memory from way back in the 60s to recent shop closures.

1. HMV

This HMV store is no longer!

Here is what King Street looked like in the Christmas of 1983.

Woolworths was a favourite shop for many until its closure.

Back in 1981, cars were allowed to drive through King Street.