But can you remember when they disappeared forever? We have 11 familiar shops, pits, schools, arcades and more for you to identify.
Do you recall them and can you remember when they disappeared for good.
Take a look at our selection and tell us more.
1. The last waltzer
Back to 2008 and this photos shows the last of the rides at the Seaburn fun park which awaited demolition. Photo: TY
2. Josephs in 1997
Josephs Toy Shop, Holmeside, Sunderland pictured in 1997 shortly before its closure. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Woolworths in Fawcett Street
Woolworths in Fawcett Street pictured 16 years ago. Was it a place you lived to visit? Photo: TC
4. The end for Joplings
Posters advertising the closure of Joplings in 2007. Did you love the store? Photo: TC