But time waits for no man, nor town, and toward the end of the last century, Whitley Bay sadly became known more for the buildings it was losing to mass demolition schemes than the wonderful seaside place it used to be. In his second book on the town, local journalist, editor and author John Alexander shows Whitley Bay from its early days, right to the present. You will be amazed at what we have lost over the years to so-called modernisation. You will be amazed at what we have lost over the years to so-called modernisation. With over 400 pictures, Whitley Bay, Past And Present is sure to be a book you will treasure and hand down through the family.