The world has changed so much in recent years – but how much has it changed closer to home?
Sign up for the Gazette’s free email newsletters now So, let's focus on King Street. We have taken a selection of photos from the Gazette archives and they stretch from the 1950s to a view of the street during the pandemic-hit 2020.
Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
5. The early 80s
Boots and Northern Gas in the picture in this King Street photo from July 1981. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Getting festive in 1983
Christmas shoppers and lots of festive lights in this 1983 photo. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Looking down King Street
The scene from above in August 1985 | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Summer shopping in 1986
Chatting in the street and a bustling atmosphere in June 1986. Do scenes like this bring back happy memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette