The coastline, even in deepest Winter - it's still a thing of wonder
Shields Gazette readers have been sharing their favourite things about living in South Shields.
South Shields has a lot going for it from its impressive seafront to the wide variety of restaurants and pubs throughout the town.
People are quick to comment that King Street is a shadow of its former self but we’d challenge anyone to find a high street in the UK that hasn’t suffered decline over the last few decades.
While a lot of people shared that their favourite thing about South Shields is “the road out of it”, many people have rightfully highlighted how impressive the seaside town is.
This is what you had to say via the Shields Gazette Facebook page:
Darryl Marley: “The coastline, even in deepest Winter - it's still a thing of wonder.”
Helen Spoors: “Colmans Fish and Chips.”
Sylvia Besnard: “Most of the people and the sea front.”
Donnelly Alexander Michael: “The memories from childhood. The market, Ocean Road, the fair, the amusements and the beautiful beach in the summer.”
Phil Clarke: “The end of the Great North Run, seeing all the smiling faces and money raised for great charities.”
Tracey Brindley: The people, the beaches and how we look after each other when times are hard.”
Jackie Kimmins: “Walking on the beach.”
Sarah Wilson: “The amount of beautiful Indian restaurants on Ocean Road.”
Anthony Roffe: “Being a musician, the thing I most like about Shields is the people that attend gigs, they are always up for a good night.”
Carole Moore: “The friendly people and lovely sea front.”