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Does anyone know when and why the town's name changed from Whitley to Whitley Bay? I remember hearing a story about it years ago (something to do with being confused with Whitby) but can't remember the details. I would think that story, if properly sourced, would be a good addition to this (really good!) article? Smeddlesboy 16:45, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

The story is that a corpse was sent to Whitby by mistake - look at [1] (pdf) It doesn't go into all the details of how the name was changed - ISTR that people were asked for suggestions, but whether anything other adding 'bay' was seriously considered I don't know. Claret 17:35, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

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Has Spanish City been demolished? Last time I saw it it was still there, but was supposedly about to be pulled down. That was about 1998 I think. So I'm assuming it went ahead. Very sad in a way, when I was a kid of about six, seeing the Spanish City lights from the car window was always so exciting! GRAHAMUK 11:34, 16 Nov 2003 (UTC)

No, the Spanish City is still standing and is just about to go under well overdue refurbishment. Plans are for a new library and pool in the dome. PIEBOYJR 14:32, 15 Feb 2006 (UTC)

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I couldn't help but think of the time Viz did "Whitley Baywatch". ;) -- Tarquin 11:37, 16 Nov 2003 (UTC)

Whayaye man ladz. Lets gann aaselz doon to whitley bay an see if wi canna pull aaselz some furry hoops though but. GRAHAMUK 11:40, 16 Nov 2003 (UTC)

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The section for famous residents past & present has become a bit of a magnet for dubious and spurious additions. I've removed another couple this morning, but if anyone has a verifiable source for Jimi Hendrix, feel free to add it back. I've also added the unreferenced template, as although I know some are correct, they should really have sources. Thozza (talk) 08:12, 15 March 2008 (UTC)