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.
9. Packed in 2011
Lots of wrapping lay ahead for one Christmas bargain hunter who was pictured in King Street in 2011. | sg
10. Caring in 2013
Christmas gifts flooded in to Barclays Bank in 2013. Branch manager Tricia Steele, centre, was pictured with Barnado's staff Pauline Kelly and Iris Dove, right. | sg
11. Unwrapping a Thorntons treat
There was good news for chocolate lovers 10 years ago. Thorntons in King Street was staying open for Christmas and here are store staff Amanda Stent and Lorraine Roper. | sg
12. Stunning in 2020
This glittering view of the King Street lights captured our attention four years ago. | se