King Street in South Shields was once a buzzing place to go with so many shops on offer.
In recent years the thriving high street has declined due to the rising rent costs and online shopping.
The high street has seen many major high street and independent brands over the years, but which was your favourite shop to visit and why?
Let's take a trip down memory lane and see of the most loved shops and events that have took place in King Street over the years.
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21. Memories of Rumblelows
We've headed to 1975 for this scene which shows the outside of Rumbelows. What are your memories of it? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG


23. Brrrr!
A blizzard hit King Street in December 1950 as this scene shows. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

24. Dancing in the street
A flashmob entertained the shoppers in this scene from 2013. Remember this? Photo: Iain Brown | Iain Brown


