St Mary's Lighthouse (Tyne and Wear) Reviews
Newest Review: ... as a child, the earliest visit I can recall was in 1981. It was a red hot summer day and I had spent the day in Whitley Bay, both on the vast sandy beach and in the popular Spanish City Fairground. From the end of the second World War, Whitley Bay had became very popular with holidaymakers. The beaches would be crowded, a sight you do not see anymore these days. On that day in 1981, it was still very popular with many people on the beach, but sadly over the years and since the closure of the Spanish City fairground, Whitley Bay has became more popular as a place for drinking and stag and hen parties, which is quite sad really. Thankful... more
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St Mary's Lighthouse (Tyne and Wear): A beautiful piece of coastal history. (1251 words)by - written on 02/04/10 (Very useful, 249 readings)
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St Mary's Island and Lighthouse is situated here on the North East coast just off Whitley Bay. It has became a landmark here and is said to be the most photographed and painted beauty spot on the North East coast. It is a place I pass regularly, although I have visited the island many times over the years as I live nearby. I recently visited the island again as it was a sunny day and the weather felt a little milder. A Little History :- The island itself is thought to have been the home of hermits in the early days of Christianity, but the Viking invasion in 800 would have seen the end of any settlement until after 1066. Thomas ... Read the complete review
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