Shields Gazette
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An enchanting look at the Christmas shopping scene in South Shields from 1950 to 2020
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00:00King Street at the best time of year, Christmas, and we have 11 fantastically festive views
00:08of the South Shields Shopping Street in December from 1950 to 2020.
00:15These Shields Gazette photos show blizzards in 1950, fairbairns in 1966, the lights in
00:231983, and snow in 2004. We have woollies and an atomic kitten in town in 2008, and a stormy
00:35scene in 2010. Then there's views from 2011, 2013, and 2014, as well as a stunning reminder
00:44from 2020. Enjoy the views, courtesy of the Shields Gazette archives.

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