SPANISH CITY WHITLEY BAY

Look down memory lane of the Spanish City in Whitley Bay. A very popular place over the years in the North East of England.

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Great video! Spent my teenage years in the '60s at "The Spana"! Happy carefree days!

[@jamesfriery]

Interesting building. Lovely photos and accompanying story. Hope you and Carole are well.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Hi James we are hope you and Sanja are well. Looking forward to the better weather to get out and about again.

[@mariatyraa8345]

Great photos! Still remember Sundays hanging around the ‘Spanish City’ with friends as a teenager in the early 70’s. We would all get the train from the Central Station in Newcastle. The Waltzer was always a favourite, Happy times!

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Hi Maria glad it brought memories back take care

[@chasidahl8563]

Fantastic video, Colin. Such fond and happy memories, spending time at the Spanish City with family and friends. I would love to have seen it in its heyday in 1900's! Hope you and Carole are well. Thanks for the post......

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Hi Chasidah thank you glad you enjoyed we are fine thank you. Hope you are well.

[@geordieurbex2200]

Used to go here all the time as a kid, just up the road from me in blyth

[@richardwall1007]

I never understood then and still don't understand how so many rides and the lake !! all fitted inside what I suppose we would now call a theme park. Thank you for this, it was nostalgic and novel at the same time.

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Glad you enjoyed Richard

[@ClassicVibes_69]

This made a life long impression on me through the Dire Straits song Tunnel Of Love. Still on my must see bucket list to see some time. Thanks for sharing this wonderful and informative video. Cheers from Holland, Michael

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Thankks for that Classic glad you enjoyed

[@derekmooney2771]

If ever a local council actually did its job its the refurb of Spanish City and the closure of the puke pits that served stag nights or hen parties in Whitley bay - congratulations.