But now they’re all gone and we are left with the memories of structures such as the old bus station, Steetley chimney, Easington Council offices and numerous pubs.
We’ve said goodbye to the Blackhall stack, to college buildings, chalets and a nightclub.
How many do you remember?
Take a look and tell us more.
1. Rovers Quoit Club.
Rovers Quoit Club is pulled down in 2013. Photo: FRANK REID
2. The end for the stack
Who remembers the Blackhall stack? Here it is seen for the final time before its 2004 demolition. Photo: TC
3. Goodbye to the North Shelter
The Seaton Carew North Shelter faced demolition in 2005. Remember this? Photo: TC
4. Demolition work on the Headland Gate
It's ten years since this scene was taken by our photographers. Remember this? Photo: TC