From Mackays to Markworths and Buyproducts to Alan Browns – we have Frederick Street shopping memories for you to enjoy.
But which of these Frederick Street scenes do you remember most? The only way to find out is by taking a look through this retro collection.
And once you have done just that, get in touch and share your memories.
5. Mackays
Panel pins, emulsion paint and door numbers. What’s not to love at Mackays and here is a 1973 view of the DIY store. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
6. Memories from Markworths
Jim Reeves and Pat Boone records. Harmony hairspray. Toy tommy guns and a Soccer Coach game. You could get it all at Markworths in 1974. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. Cool in the 80s
Bacon at 97 pence, pitta bread at 39 pence and ice cream rolls at 28 pence. It is JR’s Frozen Foods in 1983. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
8. A flashback to 40 years ago
The Buyproducts store got our photographer’s attention in this 1982 scene. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG