Nine retro photos of Jarrow shops through the decades- how many do you remember?

Published 11th Jan 2024, 14:41 BST

Let's take a look at Jarrow's shops.

How many of these Jarrow shopping scenes do you recognise?

South Tyneside has changed a lot through the decades and nothing proves this more than the ever-changing shop faces.

Here are nine photos showing Jarrow through the years.

How much can you remember?

The Wenlock Road shopping scene in 1955. Does this bring back memories?

1. Back to 1955

The Wenlock Road shopping scene in 1955. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette

A rainy day at the Arndale Shopping Centre in November 1972. Did you like a spot of retail therapy in the rain back then?

2. Over at the Arndale

A rainy day at the Arndale Shopping Centre in November 1972. Did you like a spot of retail therapy in the rain back then? Photo: Shields Gazette

Woolworths is pictured in this nostalgic scene but who can guess the year of the photo?

3. Good old Woolies

Woolworths is pictured in this nostalgic scene but who can guess the year of the photo? Photo: Shields Gazette

Jarrow Shopping Centre in December 1953.

4. Back to the 50s

Jarrow Shopping Centre in December 1953. Photo: Shields Gazette

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