Well here is the answer with 14 photos which we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
Each shows how much the road has changed, including Alice Street, Belgrave Terrace and Empress Street.
Look at the changes to Broderick Street plus lots more besides, including some of former streets you may remember.
But why not take a look for yourself and tell us more.
5. Clive Street
Clive Street gets our attention in this undated photo. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
6. The King Street end of Waterloo Vale
Back to 1959 for this view of Corporation workmen resurfacing the King Street end of Waterloo Vale, one of the oldest streets in South Shields. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. Marsden Street, South Shields
Catching up with friends in Marsden Street in 1967. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
8. Bolingbroke Street
Take a look at Bolingbroke Street as it looked in 1967. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG