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Church View, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 9LP

This terrace first appeared on the 1920 edition (revised 1913-1914) of the Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area and is accessed, at the front, via a narrow footpath. The properties, which have gardens on the other side of the footpath, have unobscured views to the west. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

When the first Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area was published in 1865 (Surveyed in 1858), the Cannon Inn was clearly named on that map. Several French prisoners were held in Earsdon village during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) after a French ship, its crew, and at least one cannon were captured on the nearby River Blyth. It is said that this was when The Spread Eagle in Earsdon changed its name to the Cannon Inn. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

A pub in the middle of Earsdon, on Front Street.

An old farm steading in Earsdon is in the process of being converted into houses.

This floral display, which utilises an item of old farming equipment, stands outside St. Alban's Church, Earsdon. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

This post box on a pedestal dates from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and stands in front of a property called 'Post House'. The Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area published in 1920 (revised 1913-1914), clearly shows the existence of a post office in this location. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

The hall, which belongs to St Alban's Church, is located at the west edge of Earsdon. Designed by Wilkinson and Crawley, it was built in 1910-1911 and was a gift to Earsdon by Edward Eccles, J.P. The hall is a Grade II listed building. The gate is a memorial to the late vicar of St Alban's Church who died at the age of 49 years. The initials, 'INRI' come from the Latin phrase "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews". This was the notice Pontius Pilate nailed over Jesus as he lay dying on the cross. It now signifies that a true Christian lies here. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

A terrace of brick built houses in Earsdon.

The old Post Office in Earsdon, now a private house.