The 1970s was a very different time for Newcastle.
While David Bowie topped the charts, Malcolm MacDonald began his career at Newcastle United and still to this day remains one of the Toon's favourite strikers.
At the beginning of the decade, Tyneside's industries characterised the life of the city. But as the decade waned so did the coal mines and shipyards.
Although recognisable, the streets of Newcastle looked very different a few decades ago.
Buildings lining Dean Street were in a state of disrepair and Northumberland Street was still a busy road. But Fenwick still stands in the same spot today, as does the towering Tynemouth Priory.
1. Priory in 1970
A lady in the foreground of the picture examines the ruins of Tynemouth Priory. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. City Road
An aerial view of City Road Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1970. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
3. A Quayside view
A 1971 view of the Quayside as seen from Gateshead looking towards Broad Chare. The Newcastle Warehousing Company is pictured on the right of the photograph. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. Pilgrim Street
A view of Pilgrim Street taken in 1971. The photograph has been taken from the roof of Swan House looking across to Pilgrim Street. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries