We found 11 fantastically festive views of the South Shields shopping street in December from 1950 to 2020.
The Shields Gazette scenes show blizzards in 1950 right through to the most perfect seasonal scene in 2004 - and plenty more besides.
Get yourself in the shopping spirit and take a browse through our gallery.

5. Let it snow in 2004
Now that's festive! The snow fell to provide an added magic touch to the 2004 Christmas lights switch-on. | sg

6. The wonder of Woolies in 2008
Woolworths window in a view which would have been familiar to shoppers. Pick n mix anyone? | sg

7. Liz does the honours
Former Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon was the celebrity who switched on the Christmas lights in King Street in 2008. | sg

8. Stormy but stunning
A storm hit King Street just in time for Christmas shopping in December 2010. | sg