What do you think life was like in Whitley Bay in the late 19th Century? What about the early 20th Century?
Here we have 11 incredible black and white photographs depicting life over 100 years ago, courtesy of Newcastle Libraries.
Beach life hasn’t changed all that much. We have photos of families relaxing on the beach and playing in the rock pools.
The Spanish City was thriving then and looks rather striking in black and white.
Take a look and let us know what you recognise.
1. A scene from 1910
A bustling crowd of people lounge about on the grassy coastal stretch. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
2. Seafront in 1930
A view of the coast nearly 100 years ago. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
3. Whitley Bay trams in 1905
A view of Whitley Road. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
4. Promenade 1890
View of people and a dog walking along the promenade Whitley Bay c.1890 | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries