These are some of the most iconic South Tyneside buildings, according to readers

Readers have been revealing their most iconic South Tyneside buildings.

From the Herd Groyne Lighthouse to the Cleadon Water Tower, we have some incredible historic and iconic structures here in South Tyneside.

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing what they think is the most iconic building in the borough.

Suggestions included the Old Town Hall, in Market Place, in South Shields while others said the The Grotto, at Marsden.

Take a look below.

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