Here you will find details of walking routes by Frank M Firth, with photographs and maps, in North Yorkshire, Northern England. You can browse through his walking diry which he started keeping from August 2001 up to date, with notes, photographs and Ordnance Survey maps of my walks with over450 routes so far, mostly in North Yorkshire yorkshirewalks.org [...]
I hope you agree this is an absolutely fantastic glass negative picture in1871, from the River Esk bank looking towards the old Whitby Bridge which was re-placed at the present one in 1909. Amazing clarity in this old rare and special old picture showing the little cottages which are still there on the right-hand side [...]
Whitby Old Mill Holiday Cottage, sleeps 2, pets welcome. Open fire, off road parking, and a garden The cottage is in Low Hawsker is 3 miles from Whitby and also about 3 miles from Robin Hoods Bay. Low Hawsker is a lovely little village with regular buses into Whitby taking just a few minutes. The [...]
This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.
The cottage sleeps up to six people in total.
Scarborough Council are going to be conducting a survey into our important the beach at Whitby is to visitors. It will be conducted between 30 May on 4 June and the results will signify how much grant funding will go forward to help carry out extensive coastal defence work in the future. [...]
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Living in the Whitby yards of yesteryear What life was like in Whitby, in the old yards when the town was not a tourist attraction but a working fishing port. I was given permission to photograph and use material from the Whitby Museum which I thank for their help http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/ Also drawing the yards of [...]
Every week there’s a picture competition run by Sheila on www.facebook.com/whitbyfans The new picture is posted every Sunday night at 10 PM and you have to the following Saturday night at 10 PM to try to recognise the location in Whitby. The answer is given to that week’s competition at 10 PM Sunday along with [...]
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Luxury Holiday let Cottage in Grosmont, Whitby, North Yorkshire Luxury 3 Bedroomed 4 Star Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Whitby – Beautifully Furnished and Fully Appointed. Offering generous self catering accommodation in the North Yorkshire Moors, the well appointed Holiday Cottage provides a spectacular panorama across Esk Dale. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it lies within easy reach [...]
The Langley luxury Guest House offering 5 star bed and breakfast accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK with some of the best facilities you’ll find in the area. Whitby, situated on the mouth of the river Esk in North Yorkshire, is one of the finest coastal fishing ports and seaside holiday resorts in England. Canvas [...]
Whitby Sea Fishing Thousands of people flock to Whitby every year to enjoy the sea fishing and the many events in and around the harbour area. There are plenty of activities to please all members of the family. Whitby sea fishing is probably some of the best fishing in the country, no matter what time [...]
The Arches Guesthouse The Arches is a very friendly, family run Whitby Guest House, which prides itself on cleanliness, a warm welcome and large breakfasts. Centrally located within Whitby’s West Cliff Conservation Area, The Arches is close to all amenities and attractions. A five minutes walk will take you to the centre of town and [...]
Canvas Art – Canvas Printing – Dog Grooming Bradford Have a browse through the handmade & crafted designs, you will see that all the jewellery is of a very high standard, and also quite unique, alot of the pieces being one off designs. Simpson’s Jet specialize in silver and jet, and simply elegant jet jewellery [...]
Membership 2009-10 Social membership is £1.00 per person. Membership is due august/september every year. It is very easy to become a member and when you are issued with your membership card then you can recieve discount at the bar. As Whitby Rugby Club is a private members club you must be a member to have [...]
Whitby Seafish Ltd Fresh Fish, Fresh Fish Suppliers and Wholesalers to the Hotel and Restaurant Trade. We retail to the public from our own fishmongers within our factory at Staithes. We also offer Mail Order, delivering fresh fish and seafood direct to your door anywhere within the mainland UK Go to our website Whitby seafish ltd the [...]
Whitby Golf Club Whitby Golf Course is a fantastic holiday golf course with fantastic views of N Yorks Coast, run by PGA Professional offering expert tuition. The course is rarely too busy to be able to book a tee time. Canvas Art – Canvas Printing – Dog Grooming Bradford There are wonderful views along the [...]
In 656, in Anglo-Saxon times, Whitby was actually called Streonshal. This was when Osway was the Christian King of Northumbria and founded Whitby Abbey under its first Abbess, Hilda. Over two hundred years later in 867, the monastery was brought to the ground by Viking raiders and was not rebuilt for over 200 years until [...]
If you’re looking for Whitby accommodation, why do you take a look at our Whitby cottages. Self catering accommodation and value for money prices in the very heart of Whitby. Endeavour cottage only 2 min stroll from the harbour in Whitby, pets are welcome. Related LinksBed and Breakfast | Whitby Accommodation | Whitby Caravan & [...]
It is one of the very few remaining Literary & Philosophical Societies that still runs an independent Museum, the older parts of which are often regarded as a ‘Museum within a Museum’ and have the atmosphere of an Edwardian Museum.
I was lucky enough to be able to watch Whitby’s swing Bridge 100 centenary celebrations on Saturday, 8 August 2009.
From a prime location the second floor of the Dolphin Hotel which is right next to the bridge itself. I don’t think it would have been possible to have a better view on this gorgeous sunny day.
Pictures of places of interest in Whitby:
As they were and as they are now.
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Whitby Museum is an independent volunteer Museum operated by Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society, which was founded in 1823. It contains the most varied set of collections of any Museum in NE Yorkshire and is a ‘Museum within a Museum’ with its distinctive Edwardian / Victorian ambience. Collections include spectacular fossil marine reptiles, jet, Capt. [...]
Why would anybody want to climb the 199 steps? Well for many reasons like the panoramic view of Whitby, to visit one of the most popular attractions in the county Whitby Abbey and St Hilda’s Church or simply just count them to say you’ve been there and done it. It is very difficult to find [...]
