The scene may have changes but these Shields Gazette archive photos show just how vibrant a venue it has been between 1965 and the 2020s.
Enjoy them all once more and then get in touch to share your own South Shields recollections by emailing [email protected]
9. Busy in 2019
South Shields Market Place filled with stalls and shoppers in December 2019. | sg Photo: Tim Richardson
10. Tucking in
This food festival in South Shields Market Place looked like a popular day out in 2021. Photo: Kevin Brady
11. Sweet treats in 2021
Rachel Holmes at the food festival in South Shields Market Place | sg Photo: Kevin Brady
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