Looking through the Max Payne archive offers a glimpse of these well known sights through a different lens, before the modern world transformed the town into what it is today. How many can you recognise?
5. Falsgrave
Can you tell which pub is in this picture? On the right hand side The White Horse can be seen, known today as the Tap n Spile. Tram lines can also be seen in the middle of the road, part of a five mile network. Photo: Max Payne Collection
6. Foreshore
Did you know the site of Corrigans arcade used to be a Tepid swimming bath? There were 'dressing boxes' for at least 50 bathers, a ladies' plunge bath, and hot and cold showers. Blands Cliff also looks easier to drive up. Photo: Max Payne Collection
7. Rotunda
The Rotunda may still look the same but the road in front has changed dramatically, the underground aquarium is no longer there. Photo: Max Payne Collection
8. Newcastle Packet
The packet is still well loved in the bottom end, though Sandside used to look very different. Photo: Max Payne Collection