TW427343 Figures and Bathing Machines in the Bay below Tynemouth Castle (oil on canvas) by Waters, Ralph I (1720-98); 72.1x112.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This view shows the ruins of Tynemouth Priory and Castle in the late-18th century. The lighthouse can be seen on the cliff head. Bathing huts are on the beach below the cliffs. Cobles (small boats) with covers for their passengers are near the beach, and a man is preparing to dive from one of the boats. Men swam naked at this date. A large ship is putting out to sea from the mouth of the River Tyne. Ralph Waters was a Newcastle artist who painted town scenes and views;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.