King Street

The hobby shop in Frederick Street. Was it a place you loved to visit? Photo: sg

Nine pictures of shops and pubs in South Tyneside in the 1980s Evie Lake

Daily chores being carried out in 1969 i the shadow of the tanker Esso Northumbria, which was to be launched on the Tyne by Princess Anne. Photo: Shields Gazette

11 stunning photos as we look back at South Tyneside in the late 1960s Evie Lake

CGI images of how relocated college campus could look in South Shields town centre

'Game changing' plans submitted for relocated college campus in town centre Chris Binding

CGI image of how new student accommodation development could look on former Central Library site in South Shields

Student accommodation block plans submitted for ex-Central Library site Chris Binding

South Shields surfers Neil Thursby, left, Stuart Murray, centre and Geoffrey Seagrove. Remember this from 44 years ago? Photo: Shields Gazette

10 South Tyneside memories from 1977- how much can you remember? Evie Lake

South Shields’ longest running tattoo studio set to close Ryan Smith

31 views of King Street in South Shields over the years

Seagulls in South Shields are known to steal food from unsuspecting members of the public.

‘Shouldn’t eat in the street’ Reaction to seagulls stealing food Holly Allton

Wayne Simpson, who had his burger stolen by a seagull in King Street, South Shields.

‘Refund my Big Mac’ council action urged after Shields seagull attack Holly Allton

These are some of the top rated restaurants on Ocean Road in South Shields.

The top rated restaurants on South Shields' Ocean Road ranked by Google reviews Jason Button

King Street, South Shields - footfall in the borough has continued to struggle since the coronavirus pandemic.

Investigation launched into dog attack in South Shields town centre Ryan Smith

King Street’s Specsavers worker celebrates 25 years at the store Evie Lake

The vaccine bus in King Street, South Shields, in autumn 2021.

Covid-19 vaccine bus returns to South Shields Ryan Smith

King Street through the years.

How South Shields’ King Street has changed over the years Holly Allton

Long queues at the covid vaccine bus in King Street, South Shields, on a previous visit.

Covid-19 vaccine bus returns to South Tyneside to provide booster jabs Ryan Smith

Crowds gather for the Procession of Witness and Good Friday service

Image of how food hall on the junction of King Street To Market Place could look

How South Shields could look as new images released in regeneration plans update Chris Binding

Veterans at Ease, South Shields

"Together we can save a Veteran’s Life.” Hayley Lovely

Picture c/o Google Streetview

Apartment plans approved for King Street building in new era for town centre Chris Binding

Leader, Councillor Tracey Dixon and Lead Member, Councillor Ernest Gibson in South Shields Town Centre.

South Shields town centre set for new one-way traffic system Holly Allton

Specsavers South Shields staff (left to right) Paul Wilson, Diane Wemyss, Claire Green, Louise Scott and Graham Robinson Picture by FRANK REID

South Shields' Specsavers celebrates 30th anniversary at King Street store Georgina Cutler

A retro feature with the King Street shopper in mind. See how many scenes you remember.

Nine pictures of how King Street looked ten years ago Chris Cordner

Frederick Street, South Shields

Flats plans submitted for former retail space in Frederick Street Chris Binding

South Shields fell silent as the state funeral took place for Queen Elizabeth II.

12 poignant pics as South Shields falls silent in honour of Queen Elizabeth II Neil Fatkin

Remembering South Tyneside in the early 1990s.

Remembering life in South Tyneside in the early 1990s Chris Cordner

Who remembers going to see Santa at Binns? Here's the first ever visit by Santa to Binns in South Shields in the 1930s.

South Shields shoppers share fond memories of trips to Binns Debra Fox

Demolition plans have been approved for Coronation Street, in South Shields.

More demolitions approved for town centre Chris Binding

Store Manager, Serena Martinez

South Shields New Look store named top of the shops by national award judges

Firefighters free the trapped seagull

Fire officers free seagull trapped on South Shields Barclays building Sam Johnson

Daily Bargains store

Daily Bargains prepares to welcome customers back after six-month closure Hayley Lovely

The artwork.

Artists create amazing 3D seascape in South Shields town centre Ross Robertson

King Street, South Shields

Free Wi-Fi zone for South Shields town centre to boost post-pandemic recovery Hayley Lovely

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing their fondest memories of younger days.

South Tyneside memories: Fond tales of growing up in the borough Debra Fox

South Shields's former Bonmarche is set to become a Betfred

South Shields planners approve relocation of Betfred into former Bonmarche store Chris Binding

Who remembers the 2012 pancake race in King Street?

Pan-tastic! That's these pancake scenes Chris Cordner

Similar artworks have been created in other towns and cities in the UK.

Impressive 3D artwork planned for town centre Ross Robertson

The former South Shields Job Centre in Chapter Row, pictured while in operation. It is now due to be demolished.

Demolition approved for former Job Centre Chris Binding

Betfred is planning a move into the former Bonmarché unit.

Betfred plans bigger branch with move into former Bonmarché Chris Binding

Is there a storm scene in our collection that you remember?

Nine South Tyneside storm scenes from the past as we take another battering Chris Cordner

A number of shop units and buildings are sitting empty in South Shields town centre.

Call to force sale of empty shops in town centre Chris Binding

South Shields' Market Place hosted a number of special events in 2021, with more planned in the near future.

Chiefs claim 'buzz returning' to South Shields town centre Chris Binding

We asked shoppers if they thought it was time for the UK to adopt a four-day working week

Time for a four-day working week? Here's what South Tyneside shoppers said Graham Murray

South Shields shoppers were not impressed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's apology in Parliament over a gathering in May 2020, when lockdown was at its most strict.

Watch: Boris Johnson has apologised - but is that enough for folk in South Tynes... Graham Murray