15 views of The Nook as it looked in Google Maps photos from 2008 to today

One South Tyneside shopping area is known to millions of people and now it gets our attention in a retro tribute.

The Nook takes the TV spotlight each year when the Great North Run goes past it.

But we wanted to look at views of the little shopping community as captured on Google Maps. We found 15 of them 2008 to 2022.

5. Campbells for fruit, veg and flowers

Campbells for fruit, veg and flowers with William Hill next door and Stantons stationery shop further up the street in May 2016. | Google Maps

All Occasions cards and Hector Hall fresh produce were trading in May 2016. | Google Maps

The Pride of India Spice Station is next door to Carr's Butcher and a building 'To Let' in May 2016. | Google Maps

Helzangels, the children's hair cutting specialists, is next to the Trading Post in a March 2017 scene. | Google Maps