How South Shields’ King Street has changed over the years

Food and drink writer

Published 9th May 2023, 13:13 BST

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

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.

This HMV store is no longer! | Shields Gazette

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

Woolworths was a favourite shop for many until its closure. | Shields Gazette

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

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