Wonderful Whitburn and a selection of 15 of the shops we've seen there over the years

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.

Whitburn returned to the eadlines when we reported on brothers Richard and Dom Ord taking over The Village Cafe.

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.

But while The Village Cafe will now be under the Colman hospitality group, it will be staying true to its roots as an English cafe.

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.