Nine nostalgic photos of South Tyneside stores on their very first day

Let’s look back at the openings of some of South Tyneside’s most memorable stores.

There is always lots of interest when a new store opens and it is no different in South Tyneside.

But who remembers the day that a Coronation Street star came to open Asda – and another opened Poundland – or when Sainsbury’s opened on Prince Edward Road?

Were you there when the ribbon was cut at Boots or TV star Handy Andy opened Wickes. How about Floor-To-Go, or Mummy’s and Daddy’s?

Lots of people turned out to watch and perhaps we have got you in the retro picture at one of these store openings.

Take a look.

9. Perfect memories from Poundland

Jennie McAlpine, a long-standing Coronation Street star, opened the new Poundland in King Street 15 years ago. Were you there? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette

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The day they opened - nine nostalgic photos of South Tyneside stores on their very first day

Let’s look back at the openings of some of South Tyneside’s most memorable stores.

9. Perfect memories from Poundland

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