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It is still called 'Whitley
- The council asked residents for suggestions for a new name, the most popular choice was Whitley Bay. It has since been known as Whitley Bay, but locally it is still called 'Whitley'.
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Whitley Bay is a seaside town in the North Tyneside borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It was formerly governed as part of Northumberland and has been part of Tyne and Wear since 1974. It is part of the wider Tyneside built-up area, being around 10 miles (16 km) east of Newcastle upon Tyne .
Today the domed Spanish City is still Whitley Bay’s most famous landmark. Its name originated from the Spanish style decorations of the large tents of Charles Elderton’s earlier open air ‘Torreador’ theatre of concert performances which started around 1907.
Aug 24, 2021 · Since then (and officially re-named as Whitley Bay), many residents still refer to the town simply as 'Whitley'. The origins of Whitley can be traced back to its establishment in 1116...
Apr 20, 2024 · Much has changed in Whitley Bay since those halcyon days, but after a period of decline it’s back on the up as a desirable location, having recently been named as one of the UK’s bestplaces to...
Jun 26, 2017 · Whitley reportedly became Whitley Bay in 1901 after an unfortunate event when a dead man’s body was sent to Whitby for burial, by mistake. After this, and a series of postal mix-ups, it was...
Aug 7, 2021 · Space on the beach at Whitley Bay was hard to find 60 years ago – a time when the Tyneside seaside town was booming. Thousands would flock to the coast every day during the summer months, buying pots of tea from local cafes to take on to the sands.
Mar 28, 2023 · Whitley Bay was recently named the best place to live in the North East. A coastal town is set for regeneration just six years after a multimillion-pound revamp of its landmarks. North Tyneside...
