What a fantastic array of shops we have seen in Whitburn through the decades.
From flower shops to cafes and a micro pub to fish and chips, there’s little we have not enjoyed in the picturesque village’s past and present.
Richard and Dom are well-known in South Shields and beyond for their hugely-successful family business, Colmans fish and chips, which recently got the Royal stamp of approval after a visit from Princess Anne.
Enjoy our selection of shop scenes in the village which takes us from 1978 to 2025.
And why not get in touch to tell us about the shops you remember the most from Whitburn’s past. Email [email protected] to tell us more.
1. Tutti Frutti, Whitburn
With its retro 50s decor, Tutti Frutti in Whitburn is a fun place to visit with a really wide range of ice creams and sundaes in all manner of flavours and toppings. | Sunderland Echo
2. VE Day celebrations
A look at Azure, which was one of the shops in Whitburn which celebrated VE Day in 2025 | img
3. De Giorgio Butchers
De Giorgio Butchers was pictured in this Google Maps scene which takes us back to June 2024. | Google Maps
4. Marvellously micro
Alice Pye and Callum Watson outside of the Blue's Micro Pub in Whitburn Village 5 years ago. | Local Library