Here are 13 photos showing shoppers in South Tyneside as they grabbed a bargain over the Christmas period.
Were you spotted in 1966, 1975, 2003 or 2005?
How about 2008, 2009 or 2015? Take a look and see if these retro shopping scenes bring back happy memories.
1. A historic view from 2008
These customers were taking advantage of the last days of Woolworths 11 years ago. Does this bring back memories? Photo: LH
2. A new arrival in 2016
Shoppers check out the new B&M shop in Hartlepool's Middleton Grange Shopping Centre three years ago. Were you among them? Photo: HM
3. Santa on his way
Look at the crowds for the arrival of Santa in 2009. Photo: FLR
4. Christmas in 2011
The fans gather for the entertainment and arrival of Santa in 2011 - and no doubt a spot of shopping too. Photo: Picture by Tom Yeoman