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.
5. Prudhoe Convalescent Home, Whitley Bay
Built in 1869, the Prudhoe Memorial Convalescent Home built on Whitley Links Farm. The site eventually became Whitley Bay's Leisure Pool and Coquet Park First School. | Newcastle Libraries Photo: NL
6. The Panama Hotel Whitley Bay C.1890
Inside the hotel. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
7. Spanish City and Pleasure Gardens in 1912
NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
8. Whitley Bay in 1910
A large number of people are scattered about the scene lolling about on the grassy stretch | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries