Thanks to Newcastle Libraries the Shields Gazette has access to some historic photos from South Tyneside’s past.
So here are nine historic photos of the borough from as early as 1890- an incredible 133 years ago.
Let us know what you recognise and how much everything has changed in over a century.
6. Jarrow Park 1937
A view of the paddling pool at the park showing children playing. (Newcastle Libraries) | NL
7. 133 years ago
View of the sands at South Shields taken in c.1890 showing a busy family filled beach and sea front (Newcastle Libraries) | Newcastle Libraries
8. Cleadon Ridgeway
Photograph of what may be the last tramcar on the Cleadon Ridgeway route which closed in 1946. Many men - possibly South Shields corporation - are standing in front of the tram. Taken in c.1946 (Newcastle Libraries) | NL