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.

9. Morfose and Gills

Morfose traditional Turkish barbers and Gills Golden fish and chips in a view from March 2017. | Google Maps

Premier Hardware Supplies, The Nook Shoe Repairs shop and Nook pet and garden supplies - all pictured in March 2017. | Google Maps

Specs 4 You is next to Pizza Hut and Budget Pet Supplies in a view from 7 years ago. | Google Maps

Cafe Mio and Kays childrens clothes shop in a view from May 2018. | Google Maps