17 captivating Tynemouth pictures- some which go back more than 100 years

Let's take a look back at Tynemouth's past through these 17 photographs.

Published 17th Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT

Today we have a focus on Tynemouth with 17 incredible photos chronicling the coastal town's past.

The photographs span over one hundred years showing just how much has changed since the 19th Century.

For one, Tynemouth Plaza can be seen in the background of many of the pictures. Opened in 1878 to overlook Longsands, the building was destroyed in a fire in 1996.

It's also possible to spot some old bathing machines to allow for 'respectable' sea swimming between the 18th and early 20th Century.

So have a gander through the historic photos provided by Newcastle Libraries and let us know what you recognise.

View across bay from where a small boy sits.

1. 1900

View across bay from where a small boy sits. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

Tynemouth Open Air Pool

2. 1990s

Tynemouth Open Air Pool Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A view of Tynemouth sands taken c.1898. In the foreground a small child is sitting on a donkey which is being pulled by an older boy. A woman is walking beside the donkey. Bathing machines can be seen at the water's edge and parked on the sands.

3. 1898

A view of Tynemouth sands taken c.1898. In the foreground a small child is sitting on a donkey which is being pulled by an older boy. A woman is walking beside the donkey. Bathing machines can be seen at the water's edge and parked on the sands. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

People standing on cliff top. The building in the background is the Tynemouth Palace.

4. An undated look at Tynemouth Palace

People standing on cliff top. The building in the background is the Tynemouth Palace. Photo: Newcastle Libraries