Nine retro photos of South Tyneside shops in the 1960s

Published 26th Jun 2024, 11:05 BST

How many of these South Tyneside shops do you remember?

From antiques to everything you needed for the DIY enthusiast.

It was all available in these South Tyneside shops from 1965 to the end of the decade.

But how many do you remember? Take a look through our selection of nine retro photos and re-live the memories.

And why not get in touch to share your own retail memories from years gone by.

Harton Village centre in 1968. Can you remember the shops from back then?

1. Shopping in Harton

Harton Village centre in 1968. Can you remember the shops from back then? | SGPhoto: Shields Gazette

Elsie Leslie in her husband's antique shop in Marsden Street, South Shields in 1968. Does this bring back happy memories?

2. Lots of antiques

Elsie Leslie in her husband's antique shop in Marsden Street, South Shields in 1968. Does this bring back happy memories? | SGPhoto: Shields Gazette

Who remembers the Saville music store in Keppel Street, pictured in 1968?

3. Savilles on Keppel Street

Who remembers the Saville music store in Keppel Street, pictured in 1968? | SGPhoto: Shields Gazette

The North side Market shops in May 1969.

4. Back to 1969

The North side Market shops in May 1969. | SGPhoto: Shields Gazette

South Tyneside Antiques Memories

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