South Tyneside has changed so much over the years.
But there are always Shields Gazette photographs to give you a reminder of life in the area in times gone by.
Here is a reminder of South Tyneside in 1975, showing everything from a restaurant scene to a petrol station and shopping scenes to athletes setting off on a run.
It’s all here in our retro feature.
1. Athletes on the run
The Colts race in the Jarrow and Hebburn Athletic Club's Ladbroke road races gets under way in April 1975. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
2. Common Brothers tanker at Readhead Yard in April 1975
Does this bring back memories? | SG
3. Dining out in 1975
Mr S R Amin, owner of the Raj Dulal restaurant in Ocean Road shows a diner the menu. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
4. Queuing at Binns
Gale force winds did not deter shoppers from queuing as post-Christmas sales got under way at Binns. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG