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.
5. Memories in store
The new Co-op store on the site of the former the Old Gray Horse public house, pictured in February 2021. | img
6. Floral in 2018
Flowers By The Sea was pictured next to the Village Cafe in this sunny view from Whitburn in 2018. | Google Maps
7. Tiger Lily in 2009
Have a look at this lovely archive view from 2009 which shows Karen Morris in her shop called Tiger Lily. | img
8. Paper Moon pictured
Whitburn shopkeeper Wendy Chambers was full of smiles in her premises called Paper Moon in 2007. | img