Sunderland has had many firm favourites over the years and many of you will remember Joplings, Binns, Josephs and more.
But how many of our photo selection did you shop in? And what was the best buy you ever got in a Wearside shop?
Take a look through our archive collection and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. A great choice in Josephs
Founded in 1881, Josephs was a Holmeside treasure trove for toy lovers. Readers have previously told us they bought everything from football boots to ice skates and badminton rackets to Star Wars memorabilia there. What did you buy? Photo: se
2. Pick your favourite sweets at Woolworths
It was a Fawcett Street favourite and Woolworths was around in Sunderland for more than 80 years. There was always a huge choice at the Woolworths pick n' mix but which was your favourite? Photo: se
3. Pictured at Sgt Pepper's
Sgt Pepper's was a well known shop in Maritime Place and here are the assistants outside their revamped shop in 1976., left to right: Stephen Barrass, Jenny Hutchinson, Christine Baldridge and Roy Bambrough. Photo: se
4. Best buys at Binns
Tractors, Wembley footballs, rocking horses and dolls were all available at Binns in December 1980. What did you buy there? Photo: se