I found all of these views of the street in the Shields Gazette archives, stretching from Ainsley’s shop in 1964 to a look at the Dolly Peel statue in 2024.
In between, there are scenes from former pubs and businesses as well as a snow day from 1970.
Relive it in these views and then share your own memories by emailing [email protected]
13. A local heroine
The Dolly Peel statue on River Drive was pictured by a Shields Gazette photographer last year. It honours Dolly Peek who was a protector of local sailors from the press gang. | sg
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