Appeal for Spanish City pictures from the past

Spanish City Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

An author is appealing for people to share their treasured memories and family photographs at the famous Spanish City.

In partnership with North Tyneside Council, Whitley Bay resident Mick Sharp is working on a follow-up to his successful book The Dome of Memories.

The book was released in 2011 to mark the centenary of the iconic building.

Artist impression of how the Spanish City might look after the work to restore it is complete Credit: Artist impression

Developers are working to restore Spanish City to its former glory as part of the council’s Seafront Master Plan.

Author, Mick is busy researching details of the attraction’s rich past for his next edition:

Construction works at Spanish City Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Mick is also keen to hear from anyone north of the border who used to come to Whitley Bay for the so-called ‘Scottish fortnight’:

How to send your treasured memories to Mick: