Shoppers by the tens of thousands have passed through it and we thought we would delve into our archive to find a selection of great views over the years.
The result is a spread of 31 photos which will hopefully evoke great memories of King Street over the years.
Take a look and we’d love it if you shared your thoughts.
17. Hepworths
Hepworths made the headlines when its new shop in King Street opened in 1961. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
18. Alexander’s and a snowy King Street
They were wrapped up against the snow in 1962. Photo: South Shields Gazette | SG
19. An Easter scene
This view from 1971 shows the 120th annual Procession of Witness as it marched down King Street into the Market Place for the Easter Service. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
20. Browsing through the market options
Summer sun in 2013 brought out these shoppers. Photo: iain brown | IB
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